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; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well
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, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it
To point or direct a missile weapon, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it; as, to aim at a fox, or at a target
To direct the indention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor; followed by at, or by an infinitive; as, to aim at distinction; to aim to do well
If an action or plan is aimed at achieving something, it is intended or planned to achieve it. The new measures are aimed at tightening existing sanctions. talks aimed at ending the war
When you take aim, you point a weapon or object at someone or something, before firing or throwing it. She had spotted a man with a shotgun taking aim
The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve. The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Hindu culture and traditions. = objective
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it
Your aim is your skill or action in pointing a weapon or other object at its target. He stood with the gun in his right hand and his left hand steadying his aim
If you aim for something or aim to do something, you plan or hope to achieve it. He is aiming for the 100 metres world record an appeal which aims to raise funds for children with special needs