aims

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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It aims to launch its Neutron medium-lift rocket for the first time later this year, which would allow Rocket Lab to send larger payloads to space.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

Play is the primary side dish at “7 Paintings,” a tech-infused dinner theater that aims to be a crash course in fine art.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The decision aims to improve access for offshore investors and secure developed-market status from MSCI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The landing site aims to solve problems associated with the new fleet of presidential helicopters built by Sikorsky, Trump said.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

As he sat down ready to pronounce the Om, Siddhartha softly recited the verse: ”Om is the bow, the arrow is the soul, Brahman is the arrow’s goal At which one aims unflinchingly.”

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse