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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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Noguchi’s aim throughout was to liberate children’s imaginations by inviting unstructured play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The two also agreed that although they aim to entertain the audience, they both hoped to entertain each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He has staked his leadership on aggressive reforms that aim to deliver double-digit growth, slashing bureaucratic red tape, empowering the private sector and channelling vast resources into mega-projects.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Quantum circuits are essential to technologies such as quantum computers, which aim to solve problems beyond the reach of classical machines.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Now there were no more holes in the outfield for the Jupiters to aim for.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon