aims

NOUN

goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambition aspiration desire direction intent intention objective plan purpose target wish

STRONG

course desideratum design end mark object scheme

WEAK

where one is heading

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred

WEAK

aimlessness avoidance neglect purposelessness thoughtlessness

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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The livery, which aims to provide a sense of freedom and relaxation for a range of horses, allowed them to "be a horse without any expectations".

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Georgia Gemenetzi, an associate professor of urban planning at the University of Thessaly in central Greece says "there are positive and negative aspects" to this project, "which aims to boost economic growth".

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Cardoza has copyrighted his script and characters, and aims to eventually attract major studio interest to turn his intellectual property into a film which comes with a built-in fan base.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Jeff Hauser, executive director of the Revolving Door Project, which aims to track political influence, expressed similar worries.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

The intersex movement aims to put an end to infant genital reconfiguration surgery.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides