Synonyms for

Aimed

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

Definition

to direct one's efforts or intentions towards a particular goal or target

Synonyms & similar words

shootfor target point purpose takeaim direct drive place calculate propose aspire get purport drawabeadon take train aim focused targeted directed pointed intended purposed homologated pigeonholed pigeon-holed levied addressed

Synonyms by register

Formal

intended targeted directed endeavored

Informal

went for shot for tried for

Literary

aspired ventured

Antonyms

missed failed neglected ignored unfocused random

Common collocations

  • aimed at the target
  • aimed to please
  • aimed for success
  • aimed high
  • aimed low
  • aimed directly
  • aimed to achieve

Word family

noun aim
verb aim
adjective aimed
adverb aimingly

Usage note

The word 'aimed' often implies a specific purpose or direction. It can be used transitively (aimed the arrow) or intransitively (aimed to improve).

Example sentences

  1. She aimed the dart at the bullseye.
  2. He aimed the gun at the target.
  3. She aimed her camera at the beautiful sunset.
  4. The archer aimed the arrow towards the target.
  5. The player aimed the ball towards the basket.

Quotes

  • I have always aimed to be authentic.
  • Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream.
  • You cannot change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.

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