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aim

noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his d
Synonyms: design, intent, intention, purpose
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
Synonyms: object, objective, target
the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired"
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Synonyms: bearing, heading

verb

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"
Synonyms: direct, take, take aim, train
propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"
Synonyms: propose, purport, purpose
move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"
Synonyms: drive, get
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
Synonyms: calculate, direct
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"
Synonyms: direct, place, point, target
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Synonyms: aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for