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aim

/eɪm/noun, verb1 syllable

Aim means: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

Synonyms for aim30

noun, as in an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

purpose, intent, intention, design

noun, as in the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

object, objective, target

noun, as in the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

bearing, heading

verb, as in point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

take, train, take aim, direct

verb, as in intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

target, place, direct, point

verb, as in propose or intend

purpose, purport, propose

verb, as in have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

draw a bead on, aspire, shoot for

verb, as in move into a desired direction of discourse

drive, get

verb, as in specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

calculate, direct

also used for aim

scheme, aspiration, end, ettle, mint, scope, tendency

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What does aim mean?11

noun

1

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions“his intent was to provide a new translation”

2

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)“the sole object of her trip was to see her children”

3

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

4

the action of directing something at an object“he took aim and fired”

verb

1

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards“Please don't aim at your little brother!”

2

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”

3

propose or intend“I aim to arrive at noon”

4

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

5

move into a desired direction of discourse“What are you driving at?”

6

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

7

direct (a remark) toward an intended goal“She wanted to aim a pun”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with aim?19

two syllables

becamereclaimacclaimproclaimrename

three syllables

overcame
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Aim in a sentence

  • I still miss my ex-wife, but my aim is getting better.karloelkebekio
  • Wish big, aim high, be gentle, be careful.BobbyLee
  • The primary aim of science is to find truth, new truth.RJH
  • Drug prohibition doesn't aim to help addicts, but to exploit their vulnerability.shekitten
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away, if you aim well.rul
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away, if you've got good aim.rul
  • If you aim for longevity, think about giving up smoking.Nuel
  • Anyway, if aiming then aim at the lighthouse.terrywallwork

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Forms of aim

as a noun

plural
aims

as a verb

past tense
aimed
present participle
aiming
third-person singular
aims
past participle
aimed