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

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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

The rate hike aims to counter persistent inflation and ease the impact of a weak yen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

It aims to provide an exclusive insight into the inner workings of the theatre's costume department from the artists who created some of the Royal Exchange's most iconic shows.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Consumer price inflation held steady in August at the top end of the 1%-to-3% window the Bank of Canada aims for, as gasoline prices rose less sharply but travel costs and rents increased.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The KehatiKu project aims to break that cycle by paying individuals in nine participating villages in West Kalimantan province for photos or recordings of animals instead.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

She cups her big mouth and aims it skyward.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven