aspire
verb (used without object)
to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive).
aspires
-
present tense formof aspire (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The company aspires to launch data centers in space, powered by solar energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
"He's ready to close this chapter and focus on his recovery and engage in therapy as he aspires to have a normal life."
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
"For anyone who aspires to do more and wants to go further, I'm proof you can do it," he said, also giving shout-outs to the local schools he had been to.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The serious journalism Margaret aspires to do is splintering under our distrust of who controls the megaphones.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
The story, which helped Canetti earn the Nobel Prize in literature, includes a character named Fischerele who aspires to become chess champion of the world.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
