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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Aiming to capitalize on the enthusiasm, a handful of companies went public in early 2026, while others are gearing up to make their trading debuts.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Aiming for a different, more mature sound wouldn't fit so naturally, Grohl continues.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Aiming for a faster route to the public markets, some crypto firms hoping to accumulate tokens are opting to merge with small, often struggling, publicly traded companies or special-purpose acquisition companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 22, 2025

Bertrand continues to tinker, and as the misses pile up, I revise my earlier opinion: Aiming a trebuchet is neither art nor science; it’s voodoo.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2025

Aiming the light in front of us, Lissa followed me downstairs.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn