Meaning of 'aim'

noun

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

Synonyms: object

noun

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

Synonyms: intention

noun

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

Synonyms: bearing heading

verb

to have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

Example: "I aim to become the best in the business."

Synonyms: draw a bead on aspire shoot for

verb

to propose or intend

Example: "I aim to arrive at noon."

Synonyms: purpose purport propose

verb

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

Example: "I aimed this campaign at single earner families looking for an affordable used car."

Synonyms: direct calculate

verb

to direct a remark toward an intended goal

Example: "I wanted to aim a pun at the mayor."

verb

to intend something to move towards a certain goal

Example: "We aimed our arrows towards the target."

Synonyms: place

verb

to point or cause to go towards

Example: "Please don't aim the gun at your little brother!"

Synonyms: direct take train take aim

noun

the action of directing something at an object

Example: "I took aim and fired."