aim
aim /eɪm/
noun
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(
)
An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
(
design
, intent
, aim
, intention
, purpose
)
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
His intent was to provide a new translation
his intent was to provide a new translation
Good intentions are not enough
good intentions are not enough
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
He made no secret of his designs
he made no secret of his designs
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()
The action of directing something at an object
(
aim
)
the action of directing something at an object
He took aim and fired
he took aim and fired
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()
The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
(
target
, object
, aim
, objective
)
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
The sole object of her trip was to see her children
the sole object of her trip was to see her children
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The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
(
aim
, heading
, bearing
)
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
verb
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()
Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
(
take aim
, train
, take
, aim
, direct
)
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Please don't aim at your little brother!
Please don't aim at your little brother!
He trained his gun on the burglar
He trained his gun on the burglar
Don't train your camera on the women
Don't train your camera on the women
Take a swipe at one's opponent
Take a swipe at one's opponent
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()
Propose or intend
(
purpose
, purport
, propose
, aim
)
propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon
I aim to arrive at noon
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()
Move into a desired direction of discourse
(
drive
, get
, aim
)
move into a desired direction of discourse
What are you driving at?
What are you driving at?
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()
Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
(
calculate
, direct
, aim
)
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
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()
Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
(
draw a bead on
, shoot for
, aim
, aspire
)
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
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()
Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
(
aim
)
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
She wanted to aim a pun
She wanted to aim a pun
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()
Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
(
point
, target
, aim
, direct
, place
)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
Criticism directed at her superior
criticism directed at her superior
Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
