Meaning & Definition of Aim in English
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Aim
/em/
noun
1. 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"
- "It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"
- "He made no secret of his designs"
synonym:
- purpose,
- intent,
- intention,
- aim,
- design
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"
synonym:
- aim,
- object,
- objective,
- target
3. The action of directing something at an object
- "He took aim and fired"
synonym:
- aim
4. The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
synonym:
- bearing,
- heading,
- aim
verb
1. 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"
- "Don't train your camera on the women"
- "Take a swipe at one's opponent"
synonym:
- aim,
- take,
- train,
- take aim,
- direct
2. Propose or intend
- "I aim to arrive at noon"
synonym:
- aim,
- purpose,
- purport,
- propose
3. Move into a desired direction of discourse
- "What are you driving at?"
synonym:
- drive,
- get,
- aim
4. Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
synonym:
- calculate,
- aim,
- direct
5. Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"
- "Criticism directed at her superior"
- "Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
synonym:
- target,
- aim,
- place,
- direct,
- point
6. Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
- "She wanted to aim a pun"
synonym:
- aim
7. Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
synonym:
- draw a bead on,
- aspire,
- aim,
- shoot for
Examples of using
In every period of transition this riff-raff, which exists in every society, rises to the surface, and is not only without any aim but has not even a symptom of an idea, and merely does its utmost to give expression to uneasiness and impatience.
What is your aim in life?
What do you aim to be?