Showing Results for "aims"

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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"Demand seems to be shaping up pretty well," Renaissance Capital's Matthew Kennedy said of the transaction that aims to raise $75 billion in what would be a record-breaking IPO.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

T-Mobile aims to buy fiber-internet operators in the U.S. to compete with AT&T and Verizon and offer bundled wireless and home internet to more customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian began delivery of a cheaper SUV on Tuesday as it aims to take customers from Tesla and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This review aims to provide a detailed analysis of tea's impact on various health conditions, supported by both experimental and human studies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“And the fisherman aims the harpoon at the shark and the shark is tagged?”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen