aim

/eɪm/

intention or goal

Her aim is to become a doctor.

She has the goal of becoming a doctor.

general

An intention or goal that guides action.

The team's aim is to win the championship.

The team's goal is to win the championship.

Often used in the phrase 'aim to' or 'aim at'.

general

To direct or point something toward a target.

Aim the camera at the sunset.

Point the camera toward the sunset.

Commonly used with objects like weapons, cameras, or tools.

Collocations

aim atto direct something toward a targetaim toto intend to achieve something

to set ambitious goals

to strive for great achievements

'Aim' as a verb often requires 'at' when referring to direction (e.g., 'aim at the target').

As a noun, 'aim' refers to a goal; as a verb, it means to direct something toward a target.

From Middle English 'aymen', from Old English 'on-ġean' (on + against), influenced by Old French 'esmer' (to aim).

Can be used as a noun or verb. As a verb, it often takes the preposition 'at' when referring to direction.

aim

to direct or intend

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