aim

Definition for aim

noun as in goal

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ambition, aspiration, desire, direction, intent, intention, objective, plan, purpose, target, wish

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course, desideratum, design, end, mark, object, scheme

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where one is heading

verb as in point or direct at a goal

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address, design, direct, focus, intend, mean, plan, propose, target, try, want

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angle, aspire, attempt, cast, concentrate, contemplate, covet, endeavor, essay, fix, level, purpose, sight, slant, steer, strive, train, wish

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set one's sights on, zero in on, zoom in

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Such strongly expressed views are extremely rare from the leader of a COP host, where the aim is to build consensus on how to tackle rising temperatures.

From BBC

Forging a tight bond among the team has been a key tactic for Keothavong as Britain aim to win the BJK Cup for the first time, as well as being able to choose from her strongest available squad.

From BBC

HRW also alleges that Israel’s military has “intentionally demolished or severely damaged civilian infrastructure, including controlled demolitions of homes, with the apparent aim of creating an extended ‘buffer zone’ along Gaza’s perimeter with Israel and a corridor which will bifurcate Gaza”.

From BBC

On Tuesday’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the host took aim at Trump appointees such as Sen. Marco Rubio, who was chosen for the secretary of State position.

From Los Angeles Times

Being part of a groundbreaking show can seem heavy, but its ultimate aim is to entertain the young people watching.

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