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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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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

He aspired to build a global church with influence over political life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Growing up in Lancashire in northern England, McKellen never aspired to be a movie star.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I aspired to her levels of grace and perseverance.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi