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).
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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As these teens represent the United States in Rio 2016, young swimmers will be aspiring to represent also one day, setting goals for themselves.
From New York Times ● Jul. 30, 2016