Definition of Aim
1. Noun. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions. "He made no secret of his designs"
Generic synonyms: End, Goal
Specialized synonyms: Idea, Mind, Cross-purpose, Final Cause, Sake, View, Will
Derivative terms: Design, Design, Design, Intend, Purpose
2. Verb. Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards. "Take a swipe at one's opponent"
Specialized synonyms: Direct, Place, Point, Target, Draw A Bead On, Hold, Turn, Swing, Charge, Level, Point, Level, Sight
Generic synonyms: Position
3. 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"
Generic synonyms: End, Goal
Specialized synonyms: Grail, Business, Point, Thing
Derivative terms: Target
4. Verb. Propose or intend. "I aim to arrive at noon"
Generic synonyms: Intend, Mean, Think
Derivative terms: Purport, Purpose, Purpose
5. Noun. The action of directing something at an object. "He took aim and fired"
6. Verb. Move into a desired direction of discourse. "What are you driving at?"
7. Noun. The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.
Generic synonyms: Direction, Way
Specialized synonyms: Tack
Derivative terms: Head, Head
8. Verb. Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public.
9. Verb. Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal. "Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
Specialized synonyms: Address, Home In, Range In, Zero In
Generic synonyms: Direct, Take, Take Aim, Train
Derivative terms: Place, Target, Target
10. Verb. Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal. "She wanted to aim a pun"
11. Verb. Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal. "They aim to move "
Generic synonyms: Be After, Plan
Specialized synonyms: Overshoot
Derivative terms: Aspirant, Aspirant, Aspiration, Aspiration, Aspirer
Definition of Aim
1. v. i. To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.
2. v. t. To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).
3. n. The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
Definition of Aim
1. to direct toward a specified object or goal [v -ED, -ING, -S]
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