English dictionary

aim

/eI/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.cognition

Examples
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs.

Synonyms design intent intention purpose

Source: WordNet 3.0
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

noun.cognition

Synonyms object objective target

Source: WordNet 3.0
the action of directing something at an object

noun.act

Examples
He took aim and fired.

Source: WordNet 3.0
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

noun.location

Synonyms bearing heading

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

noun

Source: webster1913

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

verb.competition

Examples
Please don't aim at your little brother!

Synonyms direct take take aim train

Source: WordNet 3.0
propose or intend

verb.cognition

Examples
I aim to arrive at noon.

Synonyms propose purport purpose

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move into a desired direction of discourse

verb.communication

Synonyms drive get

Source: WordNet 3.0
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

verb.cognition

Synonyms calculate direct

Source: WordNet 3.0
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

verb.competition

Examples
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face.

Synonyms direct place point target

Source: WordNet 3.0
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

verb.communication

Examples
She wanted to aim a pun.

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have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

verb.cognition

Synonyms aspire draw a bead on shoot for

Source: WordNet 3.0
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.

verb

Source: webster1913
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).

verb

Source: webster1913