noun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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- 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
noun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
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- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
noun
the action of directing something at an object
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- he took aim and fired
noun
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
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verb
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
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- 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
verb
propose or intend
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- I aim to arrive at noon
verb
move into a desired direction of discourse
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- What are you driving at?
verb
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
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verb
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
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- He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
- criticism directed at her superior
- direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
verb
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
Examples
- She wanted to aim a pun
verb
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Synonyms
draw a bead on
aspire
shoot for