Synonyms for

Aim

Verb / eɪm / Another word for aim — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to point or direct a weapon, such as a gun, towards a target

Synonyms & similar words

drive propose intention target point design bearing objective aspire place object heading drawabeadon intent direct get purport take shootfor purpose takeaim calculate train target direct focus point level position sight train fix address intend designate concentrate endeavor strive aspire try

Synonyms by register

Formal

objective goal purpose intention

Informal

target point plan idea

Literary

quest endeavor ambition

Antonyms

miss fail neglect disregard ignore abandon

Common collocations

  • aim high
  • aim low
  • aim for the stars
  • aim to please
  • aim to achieve
  • aim at the target
  • aim to improve

Word family

noun aim
verb aim
adjective aimless

Usage note

When used as a verb, 'aim' is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive verb (e.g., 'aim to succeed') or by 'at' and a noun or gerund (e.g., 'aim at the bullseye').

Example sentences

  1. I aim to finish my homework before dinner.
  2. The archer took aim at the target.
  3. The soldier aimed his gun at the enemy.
  4. The quarterback aimed the ball towards the end zone.
  5. She aimed her camera at the beautiful sunset.

Quotes

  • Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. - W. Clement Stone
  • The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. - Michelangelo
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. - Steve Jobs

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