aim
noun
- 1
the action of directing something at an object
he took aim and fired
- 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
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
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
verb
- 1
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
- 2
propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon
- 3
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
- 4
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
She wanted to aim a pun
- 5
move into a desired direction of discourse
What are you driving at?
- 6
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
criticism directed at her superior
- 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
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