aspire

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   To have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something.

   • to aspire to / for / after / to do something; to aspire that something happens
   • He aspires to become a successful doctor.
   • We aspire that the world will be a better place.
2. 2

   To go as high as, to reach the top of (something).

   • Thus ſhall my heart be ſtil combinde with thine, / Untill our bodies turne to Elements: / And both our ſoules aſpire celeſtiall thrones.
   • Mercutio’s dead! / That gallant spirit hath aspired the clouds,
   • rockes so high / That birds could scarce aspire their ridgy toppes
3. 3

   To move upward

   To move upward; to be very tall.

   • In midſt of which a ſumptuous Temple ſtands, / That threats the ſtarres with her aſpiring toppe.
   • Seas that restlessly aspire, / Surging, unto skies of fire;

The neighborhood

• neighboraspirable
• neighboraspiration
• neighboraspirant
• neighboraspirer
• neighboraspiring