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to aim
01
to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing
Transitive: to aim a weapon | to aim a weapon somewhere
Example
The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye.
The police officer aimed the flashlight towards the suspicious area.
Soldiers were trained to aim their rifles accurately during marksmanship drills.
02
to intend or attempt to achieve something
Transitive: to aim to do sth
Example
The company is aiming to expand into new markets this year.
He aimed to impress the judges with his performance.
We aim to provide excellent customer service.
03
to direct criticism, humor, or other forms of expression toward a person, group, or thing
Transitive: to aim a discourse or expression at sb/sth
04
to direct a product, event, information, etc. toward a specific target audience group
Transitive: to aim a product or event at a target group
05
to focus one's efforts or work towards achieving a specific goal or outcome
Intransitive: to aim at a goal or outcome | to aim for a goal or outcome
06
to point or direct an object, action, or blow towards a person or thing
Transitive: to aim sth at sb/sth
Aim
01
the desired outcome or goal of one's efforts and actions
Example
The company 's aim is to become a leader in the renewable energy sector.
Her main aim was to graduate with honors.
His lifelong aim was to travel the world and experience different cultures.
02
a desired result that one plans for achieving
03
the action of directing something at an object
04
the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
Example
The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye.
The police officer aimed the flashlight towards the suspicious area.
Soldiers were trained to aim their rifles accurately during marksmanship drills.
Hunters learn to aim their rifles responsibly to ensure ethical and precise shots.
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