aspire
//əˈspaɪər//
Verb
aspireInfinitive
aspirePresent tense
aspiredPast tense
aspiredPast participle
aspiringPresent participle
aspiresThird-person singular
1
To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something, typically something great or challenging.
She aspires to become a doctor and help people in need.
2
To rise up or soar toward something higher.
The smoke aspired toward the sky.