Aspire means to have a strong desire to do something.

 

When you aspire to do something, you set goals for yourself.  You can aspire to do something today or in the future.

You might aspire to be a doctor  

or . . .

an astronaut.  

 

You might aspire to read 10 books this summer  

or . . .

you might aspire to become the goalie on your soccer team!