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aim

(/eI/m )

noun (n)

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions(noun.cognition)

Example:
It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs.

Synonym:
design, intent, intention, purpose

source: wordnet30
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
object, objective, target

source: wordnet30
the action of directing something at an object(noun.act)

Example:
He took aim and fired.

source: wordnet30
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies(noun.location)

Synonym:
bearing, heading

source: wordnet30
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards(verb.competition)

Example:
Please don't aim at your little brother!.

Synonym:
direct, take, take aim, train

source: wordnet30
propose or intend(verb.cognition)

Example:
I aim to arrive at noon.

Synonym:
propose, purport, purpose

source: wordnet30
move into a desired direction of discourse(verb.communication)

Synonym:
drive, get

source: wordnet30
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
calculate, direct

source: wordnet30
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal(verb.competition)

Example:
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face.

Synonym:
direct, place, point, target

source: wordnet30
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal(verb.communication)

Example:
She wanted to aim a pun.

source: wordnet30
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for

source: wordnet30
To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target.(verb)

source: webster1913
To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice).(verb)

source: webster1913

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