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