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Intention or purpose
“The company's aim is to make the world a better place.”
The action of directing something at an object
“He held his breath to steady his aim on the sniper rifle.”
A determination or motivation (to do something)
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
The function assumed or part played by a person or thing in a particular situation
The faculty by which a person decides on and initiates action
A chosen course or direction for motion, as of an aircraft
A general meaning or character
An unattainable or fanciful hope or scheme
A star used as a navigation reference, particularly a pole star such as Polaris
An attempt or effort to achieve something
Denotes one's preference or right to choose
The property of being serviceable, of being useful for some function
An animal pursued by a hunter, hound, predatory mammal, or bird of prey
To point or direct (an object)
“The couple broke into a grimace as the photographer turned to aim his camera at them.”
To strive or work towards
“The pageant contestant stated that she would always aim for world peace.”
To hope for, or aspire to, a goal or dream
“We aim to keep our readers informed by producing quality, unbiased journalism.”
(aim at) To direct one's focus or energy towards (someone or something)
“We will aim our newest product at those with a high disposable income.”
(rare) To throw sideways with a jerk
To position or align in a certain manner or towards a given direction
To reach a decision or recommendation
To try subtly or deviously to elicit a response or some information from someone
To broadcast or transmit an electronic signal
To diffuse, radiate or give off
To move in a specified direction
To vent or release one's emotions towards someone or something
Long for or to do something
To show a preference for
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