aspiring
|as-pir-ing|
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/əˈspaɪrɪŋ/
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/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/
(aspire)
aim high
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aspiring' originates from the Latin word 'aspirare', where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'spirare' meant 'to breathe'.
Historical Evolution
'aspirare' transformed into the Old French word 'aspirer', and eventually became the modern English word 'aspire'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to breathe towards', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having ambitions'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having ambitions to achieve something, typically a particular career or level of success.
She is an aspiring writer hoping to publish her first novel.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45