aspire

Meanings

• Verb

  To breathe in deeply; inhale; breathe in with a longing or eager desire for something.

  - "He aspires to become a successful entrepreneur."
  - "She aspires to be a doctor and save lives."
  - "They aspired to greatness, striving for excellence in all they did."

• Verb

  Have a strong ambition or desire.

  - "He aspires to a better life for his family."
  - "She aspires to make a difference in the world."
  - "They aspired to success and wealth."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈspaɪɚ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=191014"

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Synonyms

ascend , mount , ascend , rise , soar , tower

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with aspire
desire , retire , tire , pyre , ire , squire , tire , retire , spire , mire

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Variants

List of all variants of aspire that leads to same result
aspire , aspired , aspirer , aspirers , aspires , aspiring

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Forms

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aspired, aspiring

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Etymology

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From Old French asprer, meaning 'to breathe on' or 'to breathe hard'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'aspire' is related to the word 'spirit'. In Old French, the word 'asprer' meant 'to breathe on' or 'to breathe hard', which is similar to the modern English word 'spirit', which comes from the Latin word 'spiritus', meaning 'breath'.

2. The word 'aspire' is also used in the context of fluids, such as a siphon or a syringe, to describe the process of drawing up a liquid.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambition: A strong desire to achieve something, often requiring determination and hard work.

2. Goal: A specific objective or target to be achieved.

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Culture

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In literature, 'aspire' has been used to describe the longing or desire for something greater or the striving towards a goal. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Brutus aspires to protect Rome from tyranny by assassinating Julius Caesar. In music, the word 'aspire' is used in the title of a song by the band 'Aerosmith'.

How to Memorize "aspire"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of breathing deeply and inhaling with a strong desire or longing for something.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'aspire' with words like 'ambition', 'desire', and 'longing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Sparkling Person Inspires Rewarding Endeavors' to remember the meaning of 'aspire'.

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