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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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Starship aims to cut space launch costs by 90%, while semiconductor production is a key bottleneck for growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It first took place in 2025 and aims to celebrate the legacy of the late comedian, who died in 2014 at the age of 56.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

TOKYO—Japan aims to defend the yen’s credibility by strengthening its economy, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, as the currency faces renewed selling pressure amid continued Middle East tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I had embraced their aims with the freest impulse I had ever known.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright