aiming

VERB

point or direct at a goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address design direct focus intend mean plan propose target try want

STRONG

angle aspire attempt cast concentrate contemplate covet endeavor essay fix level purpose sight slant steer strive train wish

WEAK

set one's sights on zero in on zoom in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle forget look away

Example Sentences

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aiming

Deere had been aiming to generate 10% of its annual revenue from software subscriptions by 2030, but last year left the time to reach 10% open-ended.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

They open their second Champions League campaign under Unai Emery at Club Brugge on Tuesday aiming to ignite the season.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

Earlier this month, a report from South Korean news site Electronic Times said Micron is aiming to double its production capacity of high-bandwidth memory by the end of the year.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

The luxury car maker is aiming to save around 1.7 billion pounds sterling, equivalent to $2.30 billion, and reduce break-evens to 300,000 vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

They leaped into the darkness, aiming for the doorway far, far below.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan