aims

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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goal n.
point or direct at a goal v.

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

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aims

McLane has a fleet of 3,700 tractors and 5,900 trailers, and aims to add up to 10 Aurora trucks by year-end.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

It’s still unclear when Tesla aims to begin delivering the car to customers, or even how much it will cost.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

Its work aims to improve understanding of common diseases and translate laboratory discoveries into new approaches to treatment, benefiting patients in Singapore and internationally.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

In his memoir, “The Summing Up,” Maugham aims to “sort out my thoughts” on various subjects.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

I measured it against its own aims, as well as against other movements and theories from the same period.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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