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aim - Dictionary definition and meaning for aim

AIM

  • (noun) the action of directing something at an object

    "he took aim and fired"

  • (noun) 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

  • (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 designs"

    synonyms : design , intent , intention , purpose

  • (noun) the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

    synonyms : bearing , heading

    after while i lost all sight and understanding of my bearings. -added by diviya_inlas

  • (verb) have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

    synonyms : aspire , draw a bead on , shoot for

    Jones aspires to sail around the world in less than four months! -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) propose or intend

    "I aim to arrive at noon"

    synonyms : propose , purport , purpose

    Sheila purports to spend her Christmas holidays with her parents in London. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

    synonyms : calculate , direct

  • (verb) direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

    "She wanted to aim a pun"

  • (verb) move into a desired direction of discourse

    "What are you driving at?"

    synonyms : drive , get

  • (verb) 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

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

    "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

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


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