Synonyms for aspire
əˈspaɪəras·pire

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1. draw a bead on, aspire, aim, shoot forverb

   have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

   Synonyms:
   aim, shoot for, drive, purport, place, draw a bead on, take aim, propose, direct, train, get, take, target, calculate, point, purpose

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.3 / 3 votes

1. aspireverb

   Synonyms:
   desire (earnestly), long

2. aspireverb

   Synonyms:
   ascend, rise, soar, tower, mount

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1. List of paraphrases for "aspire":

   aspirate, strive

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. ASPIRE

   Synonyms:
   Action on Secondary Prevention by Intervention to Reduce Events

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1. Scott Smith:

   First, let me say to the families and students involved — my heart aches for you and I am sorry that we failed to provide the safe, welcoming, and affirming environment that we aspire to provide.

2. Elie Wiesel:

   Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire is that which he exercises over himself.

3. Pang Kin Keong:

   We don't have a huge population and these are not some of the professions which Singaporeans aspire to.

4. Wednesday Comey:

   We continue to identify individuals who seek to join the ranks of foreign fighters ... and also homegrown violent extremists who may aspire to attack the United States from within.

5. Chief Financial Officer John Duffy:

   We're very honored to be provided with an opportunity to enter into a partnership to bring Six Flags to the kingdom ... Our parks can provide the entertainment to which Saudis aspire.