Aim to be quiet when anger spreads around (6)

I believe the answer is:

aspire

(Other definitions for aspire that I've seen before include "Seek (to do something)" , "Have aspiration for, aim at" , "Yearn, dream (towards)" , "I spare (anag.)" , "Hope (to do something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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