Aspire
/əˈspaɪər/noun
To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the act of aspiring was not just about ambition; it was believed to invoke the favor of the gods to realize one's dreams.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
aspirare
“to breathe towards, to long for”
Old French
Old French
aspirer
“to aspire or hope for”
Middle English
Middle English
aspiren
“to reach for, to seek after”
Modern English
English
aspire
“to aim or strive for a goal or ambition”