English Dictionary
Definition of “aim”
aim (eɪm
)
Definitions
verb
- to point (a weapon, missile, etc) or direct (a blow) at a particular person or object; level
- (tr) to direct (satire, criticism, etc) at a person, object, etc
- (intr; foll by at or an infinitive) to propose or intend ⇒
we aim to leave early
- (intr; often foll by at or for) to direct one's efforts or strive (towards) ⇒
to aim at better communications
to aim high
noun
- the action of directing something at an object
- the direction in which something is pointed; line of sighting (esp in the phrase to take aim)
- the object at which something is aimed; target
- intention; purpose
Word Origin
C14: via Old French aesmer from Latin aestimāre to estimate
Synonyms
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try for,
want,
seek,
work for
plan for,
strive,
aspire to
wish for,
have designs on set your sights on=
intention,
end,
point,
plan,
course,
mark,
goal,
design,
target,
wish,
scheme,
purpose,
direction,
desire,
object,
objective,
ambition,
intent,
aspiration,
Holy Grail,
AIM
Definitions
abbreviation for
- (in Britain) Alternative Investment Market
Translations
- British English:
aim
The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it.The aim of the event is to bring parents and children together.eɪm NOUN The aim of the event is to bring parents and children together.
- Spanish:
objetivo
nm
- French:
but
nm
- German:
Ziel
nnt
- Chinese: 目的 n
- Arabic: هَدَف n
- Portuguese: meta nf
- Russian: цель nf
- Croatian: cilj nm
- Czech: zamíření nnt
- Danish: mål nnt
- Dutch: doel nnt
- Finnish: tähtäys n
- Greek: στόχος nm
- Italian: obiettivo nm
- Japanese: 目的 n
- Korean: 겨냥하기 n
- Norwegian: sikte nnt
- Polish: cel nm
- Brazilian Portuguese: objetivo nm
- European Spanish:
objetivo
nm
- Swedish: sikte nnt
- Thai: จุดหมาย n
- Turkish: amaç n
- Vietnamese: mục đích n
- British English:
aim
If you aim for something or aimto do it, you plan or hope to achieve it.He said he would aim for the 100 metres world record.eɪm VERB He said he would aim for the 100 metres world record.
- Spanish:
apuntar
v
- French:
viser
v
- German:
zielen
v
- Chinese: 打算 v
- Arabic: يَسْعَى إِلى v
- Portuguese: visar v
- Russian: нацеливать v
- Croatian: ciljati v
- Czech: zamířit v mířit
- Danish: sigte v
- Dutch: richten v
- Finnish: tähdätä v
- Greek: σκοπεύω v
- Italian: mirare v
- Japanese: ねらう v
- Korean: 겨냥하다 v
- Norwegian: sikte v
- Polish: wycelować v celować
- Brazilian Portuguese: visar v
- European Spanish:
apuntar
v
- Swedish: sikta v
- Thai: ตั้งเป้า v
- Turkish: hedeflemek v
- Vietnamese: nhắm vào v
Usage examples
She didn't like the silencer; she felt it spoiled her aim.
Smith, Evelyn E, Miss Melville Regrets (1987)We must now look forward to the final rounds on Thursday and Friday and we aim to be ready.
Yachting Boating World (2004)This year, the aim is to raise E80,000 for two different Holy Ghost initiatives.
Irish Times (2002)Eight people were arrested in previous days, seven allegedly carrying weapons and devices with the aim of provoking violence.
Glasgow Herald (2001)My aim was to create a situation in which we respected each other's mutual space.
Jan Fennell, Foreword by Monty Roberts, THE DOG LISTENER: Learning the Language of your Best Friend (2002)
