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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The government is aiming to cut emissions by an average of 57% over the next five years and by 69% by 2035, when compared with 1990 levels.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But the government is pushing forward, aiming to make the country a hub for EV manufacturing while signing zero emissions pledges to slowly phase out new sales of autos with internal combustion engines.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He said the team would be aiming to strike a "happy balance between what is needed to protect the fellside environment and meeting the needs of path users".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

It is aiming to raise around $75 billion next week in what would be the largest IPO ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Let us as much as possible, train out creepers, and branches of trees, upon bridges, pulling down and nailing the branches, aiming to obtain shade and reflection of foliage and broken obscuration of water.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson