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aim

[eym] / eɪm /
NOUN
goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambition aspiration desire direction intent intention objective plan purpose target wish
STRONG
course desideratum design end mark object scheme
WEAK
where one is heading
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate hatred
WEAK
aimlessness avoidance neglect purposelessness thoughtlessness
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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Pratt took aim at Bass over the lack of water available during the inferno, with fire hydrants running dry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Meutya said the government's aim was to help parents take on the "big platforms" to protect their children.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The proposed amendments aim to give companies greater flexibility to choose the reporting frequency that is best for them and their investors, the SEC said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

They will not increase the number of bands or rates over the lifetime of the next parliament, and will aim to make the system simpler.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Not only was Pinch annoying, but he had a good aim.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

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