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aim

/eɪm/
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Aim is a verb that means to direct your efforts or attention towards a specific goal or target. It involves setting a purpose and working towards achieving it. When you aim, you focus your energy and actions in a particular direction, often with the goal of reaching a desired outcome.

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"aim" as noun

1 - The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

2 - The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

3 - Intention or goal

"aim" as verb

1 - To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

2 - To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

3 - To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

"aim" as noun

1 - Initialism of America Online. AIM; AOL Instant Messenger.

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Synonyms
1 - target
2 - goal
3 - objective
4 - purpose
5 - direction
6 - point
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Antonyms
1 - miss
2 - hit
3 - stray
4 - veer
5 - diverge
6 - wander
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Examples in Context

1 - His aim was to modernize the publishing approach taken by his team.

1 - Su objetivo era modernizar el enfoque editorial adoptado por su equipo.

2 - The aim was to increase equity capital to develop innovative technologies.

2 - El objetivo era aumentar el capital riesgo para desarrollar tecnologías innovadoras.

3 - Deterrence was the primary aim of the military buildup in that country.

3 - La disuasión fue el objetivo principal del aumento militar en ese país.

4 - Our aim is to bundle these services to attract more users.

4 - Nuestro objetivo es empaquetar estos servicios para atraer a más usuarios.

5 - He believes that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an achievable aim .

5 - Él cree que mantener un estilo de vida saludable es un objetivo alcanzable.

6 - Their aim was to give voice to the youth in policy discussions.

6 - Su objetivo era incluir a los jóvenes en las discusiones sobre políticas.

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