verb
aspire
uh-SPY-er/əˈspaɪər/
to strongly hope or aim to achieve something
The determined runner aspires to reach the finish ribbon ahead.
Etymology
The pieces literally suggest “breathe toward.” Latin already used this for seeking to reach something, with the image explained as panting with desire or perhaps rising smoke.
In context
aspire to behave like members of the upper class here that mostly means spending your money very conspicuously or worse spending money that's not really your money very conspicuously people tend to go into debt
More examples
- They aspired to create a welcoming public garden.
- Many young players aspire to join the national team.
- He is aspiring to a position with greater responsibility.
Forms
aspire · aspires · aspired · aspiring