Question

what does the word aspires mean as it is used in paragraph 5 of the passage?
thinks
believes
wishes
decides
reading passage
5 these types of advertisements may also present an entire socioeconomic or cultural group that it intends the viewer to associate with the product. moreover, every one of them dresses, looks, and acts the way that the target audience aspires to look, dress, and act. “you want to be those people?” it asks in a voice so subtle you can barely hear it. “well, then,” it answers for you, “buy our product.”

Explanation:

The word "aspires" in the context means to have a strong desire or wish to be or do something. Among the options, "wishes" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

C. wishes