Aspire
Aspire verb - To have in mind as a purpose or goal.
Usage example: aspire to great deeds, and you have a better chance of doing good deeds
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Both Justin Hammer (Iron Man 2) and Aldrich Killian (Iron Man 3) are played as "wannabe" Tony Starks who aspire to and try molding themselves after him to some degree.
Source: Evil Counterpart / Film
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