Synonyms for aim

Noun

1. purpose, intent, intention, aim, design, goal, end

usage: an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

2. aim, object, objective, target, goal, end

usage: the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

3. aim, steering, guidance, direction

usage: the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired"

4. bearing, heading, aim, direction, way

usage: the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

Verb

1. aim, take, train, take aim, direct, position

usage: aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

2. aim, purpose, purport, propose, intend, mean, think

usage: propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"

3. drive, get, aim, mean, intend

usage: move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"

4. calculate, aim, direct, intend, destine, designate, specify

usage: specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

5. target, aim, place, direct, point, aim, take, train, take aim, direct

usage: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

6. aim, mean, intend

usage: direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"

7. draw a bead on, aspire, aim, shoot for, plan, be after

usage: have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal