aspiring — having ambitions to achieve something, typically to follow a particular career
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having ambitions to achieve something, typically to follow a particular career
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈspaɪərɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The aspiring YouTuber filmed himself eating 100 hamburgers, but only his mom subscribed to his channel.
- Many aspiring doctors volunteer at hospitals to gain experience.
- The aspiring magician's first trick was making his audience disappear... they all left during his performance.
aspiring
ADJECTIVE[/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/]
having ambitions to achieve something, typically to follow a particular career
The aspiring astronaut reached toward the stars every night.
The aspiring student studied hard to enter a dream university.
Aspiring higher, fueled by fire — not there yet, but climbing higher.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'aspirare' meaning 'to breathe upon' or 'to strive toward,' composed of 'ad-' (to) and 'spirare' (to breathe). The sense evolved to mean 'to have ambitions for' or 'to aim at achieving.'
Breakdown
aspir- (from Latin aspirare: to strive toward) + -ing (present participle suffix indicating ongoing action or one who does something) = aspiring (one who strives toward goals)
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📝Examples
“The aspiring YouTuber filmed himself eating 100 hamburgers, but only his mom subscribed to his channel.”
“Many aspiring doctors volunteer at hospitals to gain experience.”
“The aspiring magician's first trick was making his audience disappear... they all left during his performance.”
“She joined the drama club as an aspiring actress.”
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