Synonyms for
Aims
Definition
to have a particular plan or purpose in mind when doing something
Synonyms & similar words
intention
propose
intent
bearing
objective
purport
point
object
target
train
purpose
place
get
heading
calculate
direct
drive
aspire
aim
take
design
intends
plans
aspires
strives
purposes
endeavors
targets
focuses
directs
designs
wants
desires
hopes
seeks
sets
ambitions
envisions
visualizes
dreams
concentrates
Synonyms by register
Formal
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- achieve aims
- meet aims
- set aims
- clear aims
- common aims
- specific aims
- primary aims
Word family
Usage note
The noun 'aims' often refers to specific, measurable goals. As a verb, 'to aim' can mean to direct something towards a target or to intend to achieve something.
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Example sentences
- She aims to score the winning goal in the soccer game.
- He aims to finish his homework before dinner.
- The archer aims at the bullseye.
- The detective aims to solve the mystery.
- The chef aims to create a delicious meal.
Quotes
Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star. - W. Clement Stone
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. - Vince Lombardi
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