aspire — to have a strong desire to achieve or become something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have a strong desire to achieve or become something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈspaɪər/
Example Sentences
- He aspires to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
- Many students aspire to study at prestigious universities.
- She aspires to break the world record for sleeping 20 hours a day.
aspire
VERB[/əˈspaɪər/]
to have a strong desire to achieve or become something
The boy aspired to become an astronaut and reach the stars.
Many students aspire to attend their dream university. (⭐ Dream + ⬆️ Aim High → Aspire)
"Those who aspire never tire — they reach for gold through ice and fire."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Aspire derives from Latin 'spirare,' meaning 'to breathe' or 'to blow.' The Romans metaphorically connected breathing and wind with desire and inspiration, leading to the sense of breathing toward a goal or longing for something with passionate intent.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + spirare (to breathe, to blow). The prefix 'ad-' indicates direction or purpose, while 'spirare' refers to the act of breathing, combining to express eager striving or yearning.
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📝Examples
“He aspires to eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.”
“Many students aspire to study at prestigious universities.”
“She aspires to break the world record for sleeping 20 hours a day.”
“The company aspires to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.”
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