Be eager (to do something) (6)

I believe the answer is:

aspire

(Other definitions for aspire that I've seen before include "Is a rep (anag.)" , "Have ambitious plans for" , "Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal" , "Desire (to reach higher things)" , "Hope (to achieve)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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