CEFR B2

aspiring

adjective

Meaning

Having a strong desire to achieve a particular position, status, or goal.

Examples

The aspiring young writer spent hours every day perfecting her craft.
He is an aspiring entrepreneur, constantly looking for new business opportunities.

Synonyms: hopeful, ambitious, striving, earnest

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aspiring (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈspaɪərɪŋ/

Definition

Having a strong desire to achieve a particular position, status, or goal.

Examples

The aspiring young writer spent hours every day perfecting her craft.
He is an aspiring entrepreneur, constantly looking for new business opportunities.
Many aspiring actors move to Hollywood hoping to make it big in the film industry.

How to Use aspiring

aspiring to be (prepositional phrase): Having a strong desire to become something. — "She is aspiring to be a doctor, studying hard for her medical exams."
aspiring for (prepositional phrase): Having a strong desire to achieve a particular thing. — "Many young athletes are aspiring for Olympic glory."

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