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aim

[eym] / eɪm /
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
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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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They aim for symptom control rather than a cure.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The pair took aim at two art truisms: that works bought for high prices and owned for longer periods outperform.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Our mortgage is $1,200 per month and is scheduled to run through 2038, although we aim to pay it off sooner.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The hub will aim to forge China-proof supply chains with automated factories and local resources.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

When you aim for the stars, sometimes you run into angry asteroids named Ainsley.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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