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aspired

VERB

aim, hope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crave pursue strive yearn

STRONG

desire dream hanker long seek struggle try want wish

WEAK

be ambitious be eager

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate

STRONG

answer despise

Example Sentences

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A designer, Corvette once aspired to create her own clothing line but couldn’t get her spike-heeled foot in the door.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Many series followed in the wake of “Battlestar Galactica” that aspired to capitalize on its legacy; in my mind, “The Expanse” came closest to meeting its level of fearless political and social pertinence.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Ashford Inc. never became the big manager of outside assets that it aspired to be.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

"I've always aspired to play at the best level," he explains.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Before he made that call, he would have said he was a man who aspired to peace, and rest.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen