aspire
Aspire (verb) means to have a strong ambition or hope to achieve something. Example: “She aspires to run her own business one day.”
How to Use Aspire
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hope and work toward achieving something meaningful.
Word Forms
aspired past tense, aspires singular
Fill the Gap
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She _____ to run her own business one day.
Etymology
From Latin aspirare, literally "to breathe toward" — the idea of reaching or striving toward a goal.
Rhymes for aspire
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What does “aspire” mean?
The word “aspire” means to have a strong ambition or hope to achieve something. In plain terms, to hope and work toward achieving something meaningful.
How do you pronounce “aspire”?
“Aspire” is pronounced uh-SPEYE-uh (/əˈspaɪɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aspire” in a sentence?
Here is “aspire” used in a sentence: “She aspires to run her own business one day.”
What part of speech is “aspire”?
“Aspire” is a verb.
Where does the word “aspire” come from?
The word “aspire” comes from Latin. From Latin aspirare, literally "to breathe toward" — the idea of reaching or striving toward a goal.
Is “aspire” a common word?
“Aspire” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.