aim meaning and definition

AIM noun

Definition of aim (noun)

1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
   • "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"
   • synonyms: design, intent, intention, purpose
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
   • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
   • synonyms: object, objective, target
3. the action of directing something at an object
   • "he took aim and fired"
4. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
   • synonyms: bearing, heading

AIM verb

Definition of aim (verb)

1. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
   • "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"
   • synonyms: direct, take, take aim, train
2. propose or intend
   • "I aim to arrive at noon"
   • synonyms: propose, purport, purpose
3. move into a desired direction of discourse
   • "What are you driving at?"
   • synonyms: drive, get
4. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
   • synonyms: calculate, direct
5. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
   • "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
   • synonyms: direct, place, point, target
6. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
   • "She wanted to aim a pun"
7. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
   • synonyms: aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for