#1 aim n. [purpose, intent, intention, design] 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 d. wn
#2 aim v. [take, train, take aim, direct] 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". wn
#3 aim v. [purpose, purport, propose] propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon". wn
#4 aim v. [drive, get] move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?". wn
#5 aim n. [object, objective, target] the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children". wn
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