AIM


Meaning of AIM in English

I. verb

1.

Synonyms: direct 2, address, cast, head, lay, level, point, train, turn, zero (in)

Related Word: concentrate, fix, focus

Idioms: draw a bead on, take aim

2.

to have as a controlling desire something that transcends one's present capacity for attainment

from a boy he had aimed at high office

Synonyms: aspire, pant

Related Word: attempt, endeavor, essay, strive, try; design, intend, propose, purpose; covet, crave, yearn (for)

Idioms: have an eye to, reach for the stars, set one's eyes upon

3.

Synonyms: intend 2, contemplate, design, mean, ||mind, plan, propose, purpose

Related Word: choose, desire, want, wish; expect

Idioms: have ( or keep) in view, promise oneself (to)

4.

Synonyms: slant 2, angle

II. noun

Synonyms: ambition 2, goal, mark, objective, quaesitum, target

Related Word: desideratum, desire, idol, urge

Idioms: end in view

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