壮そうとする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

admire (someone's courage); approve of (someone's ambition)

Formal or literary expression used to express admiration for someone's boldness or approval of their ambitious spirit. Often used in written language or formal speech.

• 彼かれの決けつ断だんを壮そうとする声こえが多おおかった。

  Many voices admired his decision.

• その若わか者ものの志こころざしを壮そうとする。

  I admire the young man's ambition.