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Webster 1913 Edition


Aspiring

As-pir′ing

,
Adj.
That aspires;
as, an
Aspiring
mind
.
–
As-pir′ing-ly
,
adv.
–
As-pir′ing-ness
,
Noun.

Webster 1828 Edition


Aspiring

ASPI'RING

,
ppr.
Desiring eagerly; aiming at something noble, great, or spiritual.

ASPI'RING

,
Adj.
Ambitious; animated with an ardent desire of power, importance, or excellence.

ASPI'RING

,
Noun.
1.
Ambition; eager desire of something great.
2.
Points; stops. [Not used.]