■ verb
1》 point (a weapon or camera) at a target.
↘direct at someone or something.
2》 try to achieve something.
■ noun
1》 a purpose or intention.
2》 the ~ing of a weapon or missile.
Phrases
take ~ point a weapon or camera at a target.
Origin
ME: from OFr. amer , var. of esmer , from L. aestimare 'assess, estimate'.