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aspiring

 

[ əˈspaɪərɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

aspiring writer

Having ambitions to achieve something great or become successful.

Synonyms

ambitious, eager, hopeful

Examples of usage

  • She is an aspiring artist, hoping to make it big in the art world.
  • He is an aspiring entrepreneur, looking to start his own business.
Context #2 | Verb

aspiring to be a doctor

Direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

Synonyms

aim, aspire, strive

Examples of usage

  • She is aspiring to be a doctor and is studying hard to get into medical school.
  • He is aspiring to be a professional athlete and trains every day.

Translations

Translations of the word "aspiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aspirante

🇮🇳 महत्त्वाकांक्षी

🇩🇪 ehrgeizig

🇮🇩 bercita-cita

🇺🇦 амбіційний

🇵🇱 aspirujący

🇯🇵 志望する

🇫🇷 ambitieux

🇪🇸 aspirante

🇹🇷 hevesli

🇰🇷 열망하는

🇸🇦 طموح

🇨🇿 ambiciózní

🇸🇰 ambiciózny

🇨🇳 有抱负的

🇸🇮 ambiciozen

🇮🇸 metnaðarfullur

🇰🇿 амбициялы

🇬🇪 ამბიციური

🇦🇿 iddialı

🇲🇽 aspirante

Etymology

The word 'aspiring' comes from the verb 'aspire', which is derived from the Latin word 'aspirare', meaning 'to breathe upon' or 'to desire strongly'. The concept of aspiring towards goals or ambitions has been present in human history for centuries, as individuals have always sought to achieve greatness and success in various fields.

See also: aspiration, aspirations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,431, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.