aim

Noun

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

• the action of directing something at an object
  • he took aim and fired
    

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  • the sole object of her trip was to see her children
    

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
  • his intent was to provide a new translation
    
  • good intentions are not enough
    
  • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
    
  • he made no secret of his designs
    

Verb

• have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

• direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
  • She wanted to aim a pun
    

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
  • He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
    
  • criticism directed at her superior
    
  • direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
    

• specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

• move into a desired direction of discourse
  • What are you driving at?
    

• propose or intend
  • I aim to arrive at noon
    

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
  • Please don't aim at your little brother!
    
  • He trained his gun on the burglar
    
  • Don't train your camera on the women
    
  • Take a swipe at one's opponent
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  bearing , heading , object , objective , target , purpose , intent , intention , design , draw a bead on , aspire , shoot for , place , direct , point , calculate , drive , get , purport , propose , take , train , take aim