aiming

VERB

point or direct at a goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

address design direct focus intend mean plan propose target try want

STRONG

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

WEAK

set one's sights on zero in on zoom in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect

STRONG

be idle forget look away

Example Sentences

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Three-time major champion Jordan Spieth - aiming to finally end a nine-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam - is alongside McIlroy at one over.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Swapping assets is often part of estate planning for wealthy taxpayers aiming to minimize exposure to the 50% estate tax rate.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Manchester United have said they are aiming to have a new 100,000 seater stadium ready by 2035.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Elon Musk’s rocket company is aiming to raise as much as $80 billion or more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He points at the other Guardian, the one with cornrows, who’s aiming a holographic bow and arrow at a holographic bird whizzing around him.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas