aspire

/ɐspˈa‍ɪ‍ə/

/əˈspaɪɹ/

[verb]

to aspire

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to desire to have or become something

synonyms : aim

draw a bead on

shoot for

Examples

1. The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics.

2. Acting classes help aspiring actors develop their skills and techniques.

3. While some people may aspire to work for a large corporation, others may prefer to work for a smaller company where they can have more control and authority.

4. The siren call of fame and fortune lured many aspiring actors to Hollywood.