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
( aspires 3rd person present) ( aspiring present participle) ( aspired past tense & past participle ) If you aspire to something such as an important job, you have a strong desire to achieve it. ...people who aspire to public office... They aspired to be gentlemen, though they fell far short of the ideal.