aspire
Translation
to aim for, to desire, to hope for
Examples
She aspires to be a great musician.
She aspires to be a great musician.
He aspired to a career in politics.
He aspired to a career in politics.
Grammar Patterns
((to-inf)) to have a strong desire to do (sth.) She aspires to become a famous writer.
((to sth.)) to have a strong desire for (sth.) He aspired to a position of power.
Similar Words
Synonyms: aim, hope, strive, seek
Etymology
From Latin 'aspirare' (to breathe upon), from 'ad-' (to) + 'spirare' (to breathe).
Memory Tips
To 'aspire' is to 'breathe towards' a goal.