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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China has directed billions of dollars into defence in recent years, a trend that has unnerved some governments despite Beijing insisting its aims are peaceful.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Larry David’s celebrity-heavy sketch series on HBO aims to parody U.S. history, mostly relying on its creator’s familiar comic style.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Her lawyer pledges to keep fighting and a bipartisan bill aims to amend the parts of the tax code at the crux of the case.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

As Jenkins put it, the brand aims to “drive traffic during less popular days of the week, trying to stay relevant, trying to borrow culture sometimes if we need to,” through the raves.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

“Uuh hunh. He says he aims to be there hisself so he can find out who stole his corn-cob pipe.”

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston