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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The acquisition, GSK’s largest in eight years, aims to bolster its cancer drug pipeline with Nuvalent’s two experimental lung-cancer drugs.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The Department of Defense's list aims to alert American organisations to the risks of doing business with the Chinese firms, but their inclusion does not mean they are immediately banned.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The district’s planned expansion aims to provide access to affordable child care while building early loyalty with local families to help curb declining enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

SpaceX aims to sell shares in its anticipated public offering this week at a valuation of around $1.77 trillion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

At least he aims for the trash, but it lands on the floor.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera