aspire meaning

Definition of aspire

1. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

   Synonyms: draw a bead on, aim, shoot for

   Type of: plan

   Kinds: overshoot

   Related forms: aspirant, aspiration, aspirer

How to pronounce aspire

aspire is pronounced /əˈspaɪə/ in British English and /əˈspaɪr/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with aspire

• retire
• inspire
• admire
• expire
• squire
• inquire
• mire
• afire
• dire
• lyre
• tyre
• quire
• shire
• skier
• perspire