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