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    aim
    /eɪm/

    verb

    • 1. point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target: "aim the camcorder at some suitable object" Similar pointdirecttrainsight
    • 2. have the intention of achieving: "the programme will aim at deepening understanding" Similar work towardsbe afterset one's sights ontry for

    noun

    • 1. a purpose or intention; a desired outcome: "our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline"
    • 2. the directing of a weapon or missile at a target: "his aim was perfect"

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    Learn the definition of aim as a noun and a verb in English, with examples, synonyms, and related words. Find out how to use aim in different contexts, such as business, academics, and sports.

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    Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the word aim as a verb and a noun. Aim can mean to direct a course, to point a weapon, to aspire, or to intend.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word aim, as a verb, noun, or abbreviation. Find synonyms, examples, idioms, and word history of aim.

  5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaim verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb aim, which means to try or plan to achieve something or to point or direct something at somebody or something. See examples, synonyms and collocations of aim.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of aim – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of aim as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to translate aim into other languages with the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.

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    A purpose or goal is an aim. When you were little, your aim might have been to be a famous astronaut, a movie star, or a police officer. As a verb, aim means to intend, try, or aspire. You may aim to take your dog for three walks every day, but your fenced-in yard tends to make both of you lazy.

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    Learn the meaning, synonyms, idioms, and grammar of the word aim. Find out how to use aim as a verb, noun, or abbreviation in different contexts and domains.