Aspiring Definition

aspiring
adjective
  1. desiring or striving for recognition or advancement

"Aspiring" in song lyrics

See how aspiring is used in real songs:

  • "I'm here to draw a fork in the road and call it the diary of common sheep aspiring"
    Aesop Rock — Skip Town

Usage tips for "aspiring"

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