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- pronunciation:
spaIr
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
aspires, aspiring, aspired |
| definition: |
to want strongly; have as an aim (usually followed by to or after).
He aspires to power and fame.- synonyms:
- aim, long
- similar words:
- desire, dream, hanker, hope, intend, quest, want, wish
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| related words: |
aim, attempt, long, strive |
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The word aspire
contains the following parts:
a-3
Latin
prefix
that means to, toward
  More about this word part:
The prefix a-3 occurs in Latin and Old French loanwords. It is an assimilated form of ad-, which, in Latin loanwords, is used before roots beginning with "s" and another consonant, such as "spect" and "scrib." See ad-.
Example words:
spir, spiro
Latin
root
that means breathe
Example words:
aspiration, aspire, conspiracy, conspire, expire, inspiration, inspire, perspiration, perspire, respiration, respiratory, spirit, spiritual, transpire
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