aims

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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

A project which aims to restore ancient woodlands in Sussex has hit a significant "milestone" with over 5,500 trees now recorded.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

You can’t get very far with a retirement plan without goals, so Goldie’s system starts with a simple statement of your aims.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Amazon aims to block shopping agents entirely, most recently shutting out Muse.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

As host of ‘The Traitors,’ Cumming loves to dress up and play lord of the castle, but in Russell T Davies’ limited series, his latest dramatic role, he aims to shake people up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

He aims it at me and takes a picture.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty