aim

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of AIM

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal <the anti-drug campaign was aimed primarily at preteens>

Synonyms bend, cast, direct, head, hold, level, pinpoint, set, train

Related Words sight; bear, face; concentrate, focus; incline, orient, steer

Near Antonyms avert, curve, deflect, detour, divert, rechannel, shunt, sidetrack

to have in mind as a purpose or goal <aimed to have his paper all done in time to go to the movies>

Synonyms aim, allow [chiefly Southern & Midland], aspire, calculate, contemplate, design, go [chiefly Southern & Midland], look, mean, meditate, plan, propose, purport, purpose

Related Words dream, hope, wish; consider, debate, mull (over), ponder; attempt, endeavor, strive, struggle, try; plot, scheme; accomplish, achieve, effect, execute, perform

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