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aim
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- pronunciation:
- eIm
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Grammatical Patterns
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
aims, aiming, aimed |
| definition 1: |
to point carefully (usu. a weapon), with the intention of hitting a target.
He carefully aimed the gun at the target.
- synonyms:
- direct, level, point, sight
- similar words:
- beam, focus, target, train
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| definition 2: |
to position in order to point in the right direction.
She aimed the telescope for the best view of Jupiter.- synonyms:
- place, position
- similar words:
- arrange, pitch, point, prepare, shine
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| definition 3: |
to direct, as a remark, question, or criticism.
Her comments were aimed at me, not at you.- synonyms:
- address, direct, level
- similar words:
- design, intend, mean, point, target, train
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| related words: |
concentrate, deal, deliver, direct, home, key |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to strive toward a particular goal (often followed by an infinitive or "at").
The store aims to please its customers.[verb + infinitive
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Let's aim at finishing the job by Friday.- synonyms:
- drive, intend, strive, try
- similar words:
- aspire
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| definition 2: |
to intend.
He has a work visa, but he also aims to become a citizen.[verb + infinitive
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I aim to have a serious talk with him on that subject.[verb + infinitive
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| definition 3: |
to set a desired course or direction.
She always told her students to aim for the top.He aimed at the target, but he missed.- synonyms:
- plan
- similar words:
- design
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| related words: |
attempt, bear, head, intend, purpose, sight, steer, tend, trend, try, turn |
adverb + (v.)aim
deliberately, explicitly
(v.)aim
+ adverb
directly, mainly, precisely, primarily, solely, specifically, squarely, straight
(v.)aim
+ noun
arrow, audience, barrel, beam, buyer, camera, civilian, flashlight, gun, kick, lens, revolver, target, telescope, traveler, trigger, weapon
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of aiming.
She shoots with perfect aim every time.- synonyms:
- pointing, positioning
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| definition 2: |
intention; purpose.
My aim this month is to finish planting my garden.- synonyms:
- end, goal, intent, intention, objective, purpose
- similar words:
- ambition, design, object, plan, point, purport, spirit, target
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| related words: |
aspiration, bid, conception, direction, dream, idea, ideal, message, motive, purpose, thought, trend |
adjective + (n.)aim
aesthetic,
ambitious,
broad,
careful,
direct,
explicit,
initial,
legitimate,
main,
noble,
overall,
practical,
primary,
principal,
secondary,
sole,
specific,
stated,
steady,
strategic,
ultimate
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verb + (n.)aim
accomplish, achieve, advance, pursue, take
(n.)aim
+ verb
ensure, fire, promote
noun + (n.)aim
pistol, rifle
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