aim

noun

  1. 1

    the action of directing something at an object

    he took aim and fired

  2. 2

    the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

    the sole object of her trip was to see her children

  3. 3

    an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

    his intent was to provide a new translation

    good intentions are not enough

  4. 4

    the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

verb

  1. 1

    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

  2. 2

    propose or intend

    I aim to arrive at noon

  3. 3

    specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

  4. 4

    direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

    She wanted to aim a pun

  5. 5

    move into a desired direction of discourse

    What are you driving at?

  6. 6

    intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

    He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face

    criticism directed at her superior

  7. 7

    point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

    Please don't aim at your little brother!

    He trained his gun on the burglar

Synonyms

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