aim

Definition for aim

noun as in goal

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ambition, aspiration, desire, direction, intent, intention, objective, plan, purpose, target, wish

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course, desideratum, design, end, mark, object, scheme

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where one is heading

verb as in point or direct at a goal

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address, design, direct, focus, intend, mean, plan, propose, target, try, want

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

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set one's sights on, zero in on, zoom in

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Fans who wanted bonus tunes or knickknacks or just aimed to champion their favorite artist bought multiple copies.

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Congress’s aim was to prevent minorities from being disenfranchised by the likes of poll taxes.

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The orders aim to boost coal mining, leasing and exports and pushes for greater use of coal-fired power generation, among other things.

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The deal aims to bolster Goldman’s ability to provide solutions for technology entrepreneurs, the company said.

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A French military aircraft is said to have airlifted Rajoelina from the Indian Ocean island to an unknown location, following a fortnight of nationwide protests aimed at kicking him out of power.

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