to aim

Examples

• All

• This approach aims to correct that damage.

• Much of the research into school libraries is aimed at proving that students benefit from them.

  Academic text (2011)

• It's because of people like this and processes like this that aim to deliver you quality.

• The work of this station aimed to change that.

  Alien: Romulus (2024)

• All of these things aim to solve problems in the legacy world.

• And it is the prime phenomenon that the science of language aims to explain.

• In 2010, the French Ministry of Culture prepared a plan aimed at the development of reading habits.

  Academic text (2015)

• In her quest for recognition, she initially aims to achieve the honor roll.

  Academic text (2008)

• As a matter of fact, we're about to launch... a $50 million campaign aimed at persuading kids not to smoke.

  Thank You for Smoking (2005)

• In addition, several studies examined interventions aimed at reducing aggression among elementary students.

  Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

M

to mean

vsto aim

∞ 1.6

Intend to talk about someone or something

is wider, covering directing actions or things toward a purpose

T

to target

vsto aim

821 2.9

To direct an action or message at people

is the general act of directing or intending toward a goal

P

to point

vsto aim

537 2.9

To aim or face in a particular direction

involves intentional directing toward a goal rather than mere orientation

D

to design

vsto aim

481 2.8

To plan with a specific aim in mind

is broader, applying to any directing or intending toward a goal

A

to aim at

vsto aim

239 2.3

Try to reach a goal

directs or intends actions toward a particular goal or purpose

S

to set out

vsto aim

150 3.2

To start doing something with a clear aim

is the ongoing act of directing things toward a stated purpose

I

to intend

vsto aim

143 2.8

Try to show a particular idea or message

is about directing or intending actions toward goals beyond just messages

A

to aim for

vsto aim

79 2.8

To try to reach a goal

covers directing or intending actions generally toward a goal

T

to take aim

vsto aim

31 3.5

Point a weapon, camera, or object at a target to get ready to use it

covers intentional directing toward a goal in both literal and abstract use

S

to shoot for

vsto aim

• Informal

30 3.9

To try to reach a big, difficult goal

means directing effort toward a goal without implying difficulty level

T

to take aim at

vsto aim

18 4.1

Direct attention, effort, or criticism toward a target

is about directing or intending broadly, not only focusing criticism

D

to direct

vsto aim

14 3.4

To plan something for a certain group of people

is the general act of directing toward a group, goal, or purpose

P

to purpose

vsto aim

4 5.6

To decide or plan to do something

focuses on directing or intending acts toward a goal rather than deciding use

Antonyms

M

to misdirect

5 6.0

To send someone the wrong way or give wrong directions

Phrasal Verbs

A

to aim at

239 2.3

Try to reach a goal

A

to aim for

79 2.8

To try to reach a goal

T

to take aim

31 3.5

Point a weapon, camera, or object at a target to get ready to use it

T

to take aim at

18 4.1

Direct attention, effort, or criticism toward a target

A

to aim high

5 3.9

Try to reach very difficult goals

How Targeted

to pinpoint

123 4.0

to tailor

57 4.2

to aim

304 1.5

to address

∞ 3.6

to design

481 2.8

Surface Forms

Etymology