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2. | aim - 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. | aim - the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired" | |
4. | aim - the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies | |
Verb | 1. | aim - aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "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" |
2. | aim - propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon" | |
3. | aim - move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?" | |
4. | aim - specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public | |
5. | aim - intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself" | |
6. | aim - direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun" | |
7. | aim - have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal |