aim for

VERB

angle (for)

Synonyms

WEAK

be after cast about for connive conspire contrive fish for hint hunt invite look for maneuver plan plot scheme seek solicit strive try for

VERB

bargain for

Synonyms

WEAK

anticipate contemplate count on foresee imagine look for plan on reckon on

VERB

count on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bank on believe believe in bet on depend on lean on trust

WEAK

bargain for count upon expect from heed plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve distrust

WEAK

doubt mistrust not expect

VERB

count on/count upon

Synonyms

WEAK

bank on bargain for believe believe in bet bottom dollar bet on expect from heed lean on pin faith on place confidence in plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab take as gospel truth take for granted take on trust trust

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelieve distrust not expect

VERB

pursue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attempt seek

STRONG

desire purpose

WEAK

aspire to go in for go out for have a go at strive for try for work for work toward

Antonyms

WEAK

discontinue eschew give up ignore retreat run away shun stop

VERB

woo

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cultivate pursue solicit

STRONG

address beg caress charm chase court date entreat importune propose rush spark spoon

WEAK

bill and coo butter up curry favor go steady keep company make advances make love press one's suit with run after seek in marriage seek the hand of set one's cap for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore

STRONG

disregard repulse

Example Sentences

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Army initiatives, including the Low-Cost Containerized Missiles program, aim for new missiles costing under $500,000 or $250,000 each.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

This fund will also aim for twice the daily return of SpaceX stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

So the Rams are expected to modify Stafford’s traditional training camp workload — and aim for similar results.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

These aim for the Dutch capital to become carbon neutral by 2050, and for local people to halve their meat consumption over the same period.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

After breakfast we’d head to the docks, where Dad’s friend Dwight kept his boat, and we’d aim for carefree waters.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

aim for

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