aspire meaning and examples

Meaning

• Aspire means to have a strong desire, hope, or ambition to achieve something.
• It expresses aiming for a high goal or striving toward success.

Grammar and Usage

• Part of speech: Verb (intransitive, sometimes transitive in modern usage).

• Common patterns:

  • aspire to do something → She aspires to become a doctor.
  • aspire to + noun → They aspire to greatness.

Common Phrases

• aspire to greatness
• aspire to success
• aspire to leadership
• aspire to excellence

Collocations

• aspire to power, leadership, success, fame, greatness
• young people aspire to careers, independence, achievement
• aspire to become a leader, teacher, artist, lawyer

Examples

1. She aspires to become a lawyer after finishing her studies.
2. Many young people aspire to a successful career.
3. He aspires to excellence in everything he does.
4. The company aspires to be the market leader in technology.
5. They aspire to live a life full of adventure and travel.
6. As a child, he aspired to be a professional soccer player.
7. We should aspire to create a fairer society.
8. She aspires to greatness in her chosen field.

Synonyms or Related

• strive
• aim
• pursue
• long for
• desire
• yearn for