aspired

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(as-pired) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to have a strong hope or aim to achieve something.

Example Sentence

She aspired to become a successful novelist.

More Example Sentences

Many students aspired to win the contest.

Synonyms

desired; yearned; aimed

Antonyms

disdained; scorned

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Rhymes

  • mired
  • wired

  • aspired
  • attired
  • expired
  • required
  • retired

  • reacquired
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