Synonyms for

Aiming

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

Definition

The act of directing one's efforts towards a goal or target.

Synonyms & similar words

shootfor target point purpose takeaim direct drive place calculate propose aspire get purport drawabeadon take train aim focusing targeting directing pointing positioning sighting setting leveling fixing orienting aligning centering concentrating homogenizing homologizing synthesizing unifying assimilating integrating coordinating

Synonyms by register

Formal

targeting directing intending designing

Informal

going for shooting for trying for working towards

Literary

aspiring striving endeavoring

Antonyms

missing failing wandering random unfocused aimless indiscriminate

Common collocations

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

Word family

noun aim
verb aim
adjective aimless
adverb aimlessly

Usage note

The word 'aiming' implies a deliberate direction or purpose. It is often used with 'for' or 'at' to specify the goal or target.

Example sentences

  1. I am aiming my basketball at the hoop.
  2. The archer is aiming his arrow at the target.
  3. The soldier is aiming his gun at the enemy.
  4. The baseball player is aiming his bat at the ball.
  5. The gymnast is aiming her body at the balance beam.

Quotes

  • A goal without a plan is just a wish.
  • Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.
  • You have to aim high and see where it goes.

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