aim

/ˈeɪm/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
move into a desired direction of discourse
“What are you driving at?”
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
“She wanted to aim a pun”
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
“his intent was to provide a new translation”
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
“the sole object of her trip was to see her children”
the action of directing something at an object
“he took aim and fired”
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

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