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aspiring Definition

as·pir·ing (ə spīr)

adjective

striving for or desirous of reaching some (usually lofty) goal

aspiring Related Forms
as·pir·ingly adverb
aspiring Synonyms

aspiring

modif.

aspiring Usage Examples

Infinitive complement

  • get: Here the current news is good for homeowners, but perhaps less good for those aspiring to get on the housing ladder.
  • become: Far too often it stifles the interest and enthusiasm of those aspiring to become local councilors.
  • join: This is an introductory guide for those aspiring to join the latter group.
  • achieve: Southall: What you should be aspiring to achieve is at least match your existing terms in terms of performance or to increase them.

Modifies a noun

  • screenwriter: Therefore, the point is, there are many books out there which may help the aspiring screenwriter.
  • filmmaker: The Prince meets aspiring young filmmakers during a visit to the Clwyd Theatr Cymru in Mold.
  • headteachers: Support for new or aspiring headteachers The NCSL continues to publish and share material to support new and aspiring headteachers.
  • actress: An aspiring young actress finds her staying in her aunt's home.
  • entrepreneur: My advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to know your market.
  • chemist: Imagine as an aspiring chemist you have 100 potential drugs you wish to develop.

Modifying Another Word

  • even: The attendees ranged from general readers, members of reading groups, students or even aspiring novelists themselves.
  • very: He is also a very aspiring teacher having taught over a hundred pupils both in Cyprus and England.

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