aspired

verb

Definition of aspirednext
past tense of aspire
1
as in intended
to have in mind as a purpose or goal aspire to great deeds, and you have a better chance of doing good deeds

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2
as in ascended
to move or extend upward a tower aspiring towards the heavens

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Recent Examples of aspired Though often falling short in practice over a long line of Presidents, the Founding Fathers and many institutions that have evolved in the United States aspired to names like Cincinnatus and Cato the Younger. — Roger Huang, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Born May 1, 1947 in Toronto, Cooper first aspired to become an actress and studied at York University and then at a drama school in London, England. — Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025 In that way, Brutalism aspired to bring the world toward a utopian ideal, a tendency that became particularly obvious as the style traveled beyond Western Europe. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspired
  1. intended
  2. ascended
  3. planned
  4. climbed
  5. rose
  6. meant
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  • The funding was approved by Congress and intended for schools to help their students in dealing with the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The money was intended to help build three structures on canals and basins in North Miami-Dade and Broward counties to improve flood mitigation.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of intended
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  • In contrast, Winn ascended through the ranks at SDG&E, going from an associate engineer in 1986 to CEO in 2020.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Holmes ascended to the pinnacle of Silicon Valley adulation by promising groundbreaking advancements in blood-testing technology.
    — Dan Pontefract, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of ascended
Verb
  • Electoral authorities reported voter participation of more than 80% and planned to release initial results within two hours.
    — Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Spanning over 14,000 square feet, the home offers a harmonious balance of grandeur and warmth — every inch thoughtfully planned and immaculately maintained.
    — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of planned
Verb
  • Spending on apparel and electronics also climbed at a solid pace.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In the video, Ciara stood in the aisle while her kids — Future, Win, Sienna and Amora — climbed on top of her.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of climbed
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  • In terms of the design, the mix of rose gold and rhodium plating on the dial brings an industrial feel to the timepieces.
    — Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Novo Nordisk’s Fundamentals Over Recent Years Novo Nordisk’s revenue rose over 2x from 127 billion DKK in 2020 to 271 billion DKK for the last twelve-month period.
    — Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of rose
Verb
  • The best locations for the signs, which are meant to help visitors get around town and highlight East Dundee’s unique and historic identity, are still under consideration, the newsletter said.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This was Slot’s way of life until his move to Zwolle’s academy meant a new routine that involved a 15-minute bicycle ride out of Bergentheim to the railway station in Marienberg, followed by a 45-minute train journey to training or matches, then the same again to get home, six times a week.
    — Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
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