aim
noun
1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
- it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
Similar word(s): design, intent, intention, purpose
Definition categories: thought, end, goal
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
Similar word(s): object, objective, target
Definition categories: thought, end, goal
3. the action of directing something at an object
- he took aim and fired
Definition categories: act, direction, guidance, steering
4. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Similar word(s): bearing, heading
Definition categories: location, direction, way
Sentences with aim as a noun:
- My number one aim in life is to make money to make my parents, siblings and kids happy.
verb
1. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
- Please don't aim at your little brother!
Similar word(s): direct, take, train
Definition categories: competition, position
2. propose or intend
- I aim to arrive at noon
Similar word(s): propose, purport, purpose
Definition categories: cognition, intend, mean, think
3. move into a desired direction of discourse
Definition categories: communication, intend, mean
4. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Similar word(s): calculate, direct
Definition categories: cognition, designate, destine, intend, specify
5. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
Similar word(s): direct, place, point, target
Definition categories: competition, aim, direct, take, train
6. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
- She wanted to aim a pun
Definition categories: communication, intend, mean
7. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Similar word(s): aspire