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Definition of Aspire
1. Verb. Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal. "They aspire to move "
Generic synonyms: Be After, Plan
Specialized synonyms: Overshoot
Derivative terms: Aspirant, Aspirant, Aspiration, Aspiration, Aspirer
Definition of Aspire
1. v. i. To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; -- followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality.
2. v. t. To aspire to; to long for; to try to reach; to mount to.
3. n. Aspiration.
Definition of Aspire
1. to have an earnest desire or ambition [v -PIRED, -PIRING, -PIRES]
Medical Definition of Aspire
1. 1. To desire with eagerness; to seek to attain something high or great; to pant; to long; followed by to or after, and rarely by at; as, to aspire to a crown; to aspire after immorality. "Aspiring to be gods, if angels fell; Aspiring to be angels, men rebel." (Pope) 2. To rise; to ascend; to tower; to soar. "My own breath still foments the fire, Which flames as high as fancy can aspire." (Waller) Origin: F. Aspirer, L. Aspirare. See Aspirate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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