aspire

/əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/verb

To aim for or eagerly wish to achieve a goal.

Example sentence

“Many young players aspire to join the national team.”

Followed by "to": aspire to greatness, aspire to be a writer. The participle is common before job nouns: an aspiring actor.

Related words

assembleTo fit parts together into a whole, or to gather in one place.aspirationA strong hope or longing to achieve something, especially a lofty goal.assertiveConfident and direct in expressing opinions or claiming one's rights, without being aggressive.ashamedFeeling embarrassment or guilt about something one has done or is.assiduousShowing steady, careful effort; diligent and persistent in one's work.ascertainTo find something out for certain by checking or investigating.