aspire

verb C1

Meaning

To aspire is to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something significant, often involving a pursuit of excellence or higher status, which reflects a deep-seated motivation to realize one's potential or fulfill one's goals in a particular domain.
💡 The term "aspire" is often used in contexts where individuals or groups seek to achieve lofty goals; it is important to distinguish it from "inspire," which relates to motivating others rather than pursuing one's own ambitions.

Example Sentences

Many employees aspire to become leaders within the company .
Many young people aspire to become successful entrepreneurs in technology .
Many young professionals aspire to achieve leadership roles in their careers .

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