aspire

Definition of Aspire in English :

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Aspire

verb (intransitive)

1. (usually foll by to or after)

to yearn (for) or have a powerful or ambitious plan, desire, or hope (to do or be something)

to aspire to be a great leader

2.

to rise to a great height

verb intransitiveWord forms: asˈpired or asˈpiring

1.

to be ambitious (to get or do something, esp. something grand); seek (after)

2. Archaic

to rise high; tower

intr.v. as·pired, as·pir·ing, as·pires

1. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly: aspired to be a poet.

2. To strive toward an end or condition: aspiring to great knowledge.

3. Archaic To rise high; move upwards.