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Learn to pronounce aim

/ām/
verb
  1. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
    "aim the camcorder at some suitable object"
    synonyms: point, direct, train, sight, focus, level, line up, position, turn something on someone
  2. have the intention of achieving.
    "new French cooking aims at producing clear, fresh flavors and light textures"
    synonyms: work toward, be after, set one's sights on, try for, strive for, pursue, seek, aspire to, endeavor to achieve, have in view, have designs on, wish for, want, essay, intend, plan, resolve, propose, purpose, design, mean, have in mind/view

noun
  1. a purpose or intention; a desired outcome.
    "our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline"
    synonyms: objective, object, goal, end, target, grail, holy grail, design, desire, desired result, intention, intent, plan, purpose, idea, point, object of the exercise, ambition, aspiration, wish, dream, hope, resolve, raison d'être
  2. the directing of a weapon or object at a target.
    "his aim was perfect, and the guard's body collapsed backward"

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aim. Definition for aim. noun as in goal. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms Antonyms. Strongest matches. ambition, aspiration, desire, direction, intent, intention ...
AIM meaning: 1 : to point (a weapon) at a target; 2 : to point (a device) at something.
aim. verb. 1. To move (a weapon or blow, for example) in the direction of someone or something: cast, direct, head, level, point, set, train, turn, zero in.