Synonyms for

Aims

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

Definition

to have a particular plan or purpose in mind when doing something

Synonyms & similar words

direct train calculate aim get take shootfor drive takeaim intent design purpose drawabeadon objective object purport propose bearing aspire point place intention target heading intends plans aspires strives purposes endeavors targets focuses directs designs wants desires hopes seeks sets ambitions envisions visualizes dreams concentrates

Synonyms by register

Formal

objectives goals targets intentions

Informal

plans hopes what you're going for

Literary

aspirations designs

Antonyms

miss fail neglect abandon shirk desist

Common collocations

  • achieve aims
  • meet aims
  • set aims
  • clear aims
  • common aims
  • specific aims
  • primary aims

Word family

noun aim
verb aim
adjective aimless

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.

Example sentences

  1. She aims to score the winning goal in the soccer game.
  2. He aims to finish his homework before dinner.
  3. The archer aims at the bullseye.
  4. The detective aims to solve the mystery.
  5. 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

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