aim
verb
[ eɪm ]
• point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
• "aim the camcorder at some suitable object"
• have the intention of achieving.
• "the programme will aim at deepening understanding"
Similar:
work towards,
be after,
set one's sights on,
try for,
strive for,
pursue,
seek,
aspire to,
endeavour to achieve,
have in view,
have designs on,
wish for,
want,
essay,
intend,
plan,
resolve,
propose,
purpose,
design,
mean,
have in mind/view,
aim
noun
• a purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
• "our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline"
Similar:
objective,
object,
goal,
end,
target,
grail,
holy grail,
design,
desire,
desired result,
intention,
intent,
plan,
purpose,
idea,
point,
object of the exercise,
ambition,
aspiration,
wish,
dream,
hope,
resolve,
raison d'être,
• the directing of a weapon or missile at a target.
• "his aim was perfect"
Origin:
Middle English: from Old French amer, variant of esmer (from Latin aestimare ‘assess, estimate’), reinforced by aemer, aesmer (from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare ).
AIM
abbreviation
• Alternative Investment Market (a subsidiary market of the London Stock Exchange that allows small companies to be traded without the expense of a full market listing).
