Showing Results for "aims"

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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Volvo’s Renault Trucks brand aims to double its light truck business, while engine manufacturer Volvo Penta plans to double its revenue in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO aims to raise $75 billion, projecting a $1.8 trillion market value, with high investor demand.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

This review aims to provide a detailed analysis of tea's impact on various health conditions, supported by both experimental and human studies.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The Department of Defense's list aims to alert American organisations to the risks of doing business with the Chinese firms, but their inclusion does not mean they are immediately banned.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

All of Europe, and he aims to find one pebble tucked inside its folds.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr