aim
To point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
To direct a weapon, camera, or other device toward a target.
To plan or try to get a certain result.
To have the intention of achieving a particular goal or result.
Something you want to do or get; a goal.
A thing that you hope or plan to achieve; an objective.
When you point something like a gun or camera at something you want to hit or see.
The action of directing something, such as a weapon or device, toward a target.
- Base: aim
- Plural: aim, aims
- Base: aim
- 3rd Person Singular: aims
- Present Participle: aiming
- Past: aimed
take aim at
1Direct weapon or criticism at target
To point a weapon at someone or something, or to direct strong criticism toward them.
- The hunter took aim at the deer.
- In his speech, he took aim at unfair laws.
take dead aim at
1Focus completely on target/goal
To give all your attention and effort to hitting a target or reaching a goal.
- He took dead aim at breaking the record.
- The company has taken dead aim at increasing market share.
with the aim of
1With purpose of doing something
Having the purpose of doing something.
- They met with the aim of starting a new project.
- This law was passed with the aim of reducing crime.
aim high
1Set ambitious goals
To try for something big or difficult to reach.
- You should always aim high if you want to succeed.
- You should always aim high when planning your career.
- She aims high in her career choices.
- The coach told the team to aim high this season.