aim

Definitions

1. 1intransitive verb

   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.

2. 2intransitive verb

   To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; -- followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To guess or conjecture.

4. 4transitive verb

   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).

5. 5intransitive verb

   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.

6. 6intransitive verb

   The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

7. 7intransitive verb

   Intention; purpose; design; scheme.

8. 8intransitive verb

   Conjecture; guess.

9. 9noun

   the action of directing something at an object

   "he took aim and fired"

10. 10noun

    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

    objectobjectivetarget
11. 11noun

    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"

    Synonyms

    designintentintentionpurpose
12. 12noun

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

    Synonyms

    bearingheading
13. 13verb

    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

    Synonyms

    aspire
14. 14verb

    propose or intend

    "I aim to arrive at noon"

    Synonyms

    proposepurportpurpose
15. 15verb

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

    Synonyms

    calculatedirect
16. 16verb

    direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

    "She wanted to aim a pun"

17. 17verb

    move into a desired direction of discourse

    "What are you driving at?"

    Synonyms

    driveget
18. 18verb

    intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

    "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"

    "criticism directed at her superior"

    Synonyms

    directplacepointtarget
19. 19verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    directtaketrain