n. 25B6; verb
he aimed the rifle : POINT, direct, train, sight, line up.
she aimed at the target : TAKE AIM, fix on, zero in on, draw a bead on.
undergraduates aiming for a first degree : WORK TOWARDS, be after, set one's sights on, try for, strive for, aspire to, endeavour to achieve; formal essay.
this system is aimed at the home entertainment market : TARGET, intend, destine, direct, design, tailor, market, pitch.
we aim to give you the best possible service : INTEND, mean, have in mind/view; plan, resolve, propose, design.
25B6; noun our aim is to develop gymnasts to the top level : OBJECTIVE, object, goal, end, target, design, desire, desired result, intention, intent, plan, purpose, object of the exercise; ambition, aspiration, wish, dream, hope, raison d'être.