aim
aym
- n an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs - n the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
- n the action of directing something at an object
he took aim and fired - n the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
- v point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
Please don't aim at your little brother! - v propose or intend
I aim to arrive at noon - v move into a desired direction of discourse
- v specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
- v intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face - v direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
She wanted to aim a pun - v have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
- Few works of journalism can claim the label definitive.
- Don't fall victim to what I call the 'ready-aim-aim-aim-aim syndrome.
- Another cell was actually formed abroad with the aim of launching attacks in Saudi Arabia and other countries.