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aim

Definition for aim

noun as in goal

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ambition, aspiration, desire, direction, intent, intention, objective, plan, purpose, target, wish

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course, desideratum, design, end, mark, object, scheme

Weak match

where one is heading

verb as in point or direct at a goal

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address, design, direct, focus, intend, mean, plan, propose, target, try, want

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angle, aspire, attempt, cast, concentrate, contemplate, covet, endeavor, essay, fix, level, purpose, sight, slant, steer, strive, train, wish

Weak matches

set one's sights on, zero in on, zoom in

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The RMT union said its members did not strike with the aim of disrupting small businesses or the public.

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In a budget for 2026 he proposed to scrap two national holidays and freeze welfare payments and pensions, with the aim of saving €44 billion.

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Flotilla organisers have said that the aim of their mission is to "break Israel's illegal siege on Gaza", but the trip has not always been smooth sailing - a previous attempt in June was intercepted by Israeli forces.

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"Together we aim to drive an increase in defence skills, SMEs and jobs across all four nations."

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The government has declared an aim of reaching 30 million visitors by 2028.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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