Both Uses
aspire
in
The Notebook
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- But she knew he wouldn't agree; like the aspiring politician he was, he loved being the center of attention.†
*aspiring = hoping to be successful
- Traits like intelligence, confidence, strength of spirit, passion, traits that inspired others to greatness, traits he aspired to himself.†
aspired = hoped to be successful
Definitions:
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(1)
(aspire) to hope to be successful -- especially in a career
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)