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aspire

IPA pronunciation: /əˈspaɪər/

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Russian meaning

Стремиться, претендовать

English definition

Direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

Example

Candidates aspire to gain entry into prestigious universities in North America.

Collocations

aspire to achieve
aspire to become
naturally aspire

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