Cohesion, along with adhesion (attraction between unlike molecules), helps explain phenomena such as meniscus, surface tension and capillary action. Mercury in a glass flask is a good example of the effects of the ratio between cohesive and adhesive forces.
Definition of aspire for English Language Learners : to want to have or achieve something (such as a particular career or level of success) ASPIRE Defined for Kids
See more synonyms on Thesaurus.com. verb (used without object), aspired, aspiring. 1. to long, aim, or seek ambitiously; be eagerly desirous, especially for something great or of high value (usually followed by to, after, or an infinitive): to aspire after literary immortality; to aspire to be a doctor. 2. Archaic. to rise up; soar; mount; tower.