Aspired

He aspired to the position of president.

He aspired to the position of Prime Minister.

She aspired to any sort of career.

She aspired to become an actress.

I may admire others but I have never aspired to be like anyone, other than myself.

All the jobs I aspired to were denied to me due to my haemophilia.

He aspired to be a famous actor.

Sami aspired to be like Layla.

Sparta aspired to hegemony over all of Greece.

I've never aspired to leadership roles.