Aspire to Meaning in English
expression
əˈspaɪɹ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-SPIRE tuh
ɐspˈaɪə/ /tˈuː
uh-SPY-uh TOO
Definition
To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something or become a particular kind of person.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by a verb ('aspire to be', 'aspire to achieve') or noun ('aspire to greatness'). Formal and aspirational in tone, not used for everyday wants. Don't confuse with 'inspire' (to motivate others). Common in career and personal goal discussions.
Spanish: aspirar a - anhelarPortuguese (BR): aspirar a - almejarPortuguese (PT): aspirar a - ambicionarChinese (Simplified): 渴望（达到）- 立志成为Chinese (Traditional): 渴望（達到）- 立志成為Hindi: की इच्छा रखना - आकांक्षा करनाArabic: يطمح إلى - يتطلع إلىBengali: আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা - সাধনা করাRussian: стремиться к - стремиться статьJapanese: 〜を目指す - 〜を志すVietnamese: khao khát - mong muốn đạt đượcKorean: 열망하다 - 되고자 하다Turkish: arzulamak - heves etmekUrdu: آرزو کرنا - خواہش رکھناIndonesian: bercita-cita untuk - ingin menjadi
Example Sentences
Many students aspire to become doctors.
basic
She aspires to a career in engineering.
basic
Children often aspire to be like their heroes.
basic
Not everyone who aspires to success is willing to work for it.
natural
He truly aspires to make a difference in the world.
natural
If you aspire to lead, you have to set a good example.
natural