aim
aim
(eɪm )Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense aims , present participle aiming , past tense, past participle aimed
1. verb
He is aiming for the 100 metres world record. [V + for/at]
Businesses will have to aim at long-term growth. [V for/at n/-ing]
...an appeal which aims to raise funds for children with special needs. [VERB to-infinitive]
2. countable noun [oft with poss]
The aim of something that you do is the purpose for which you do it or the result that it is intended to achieve.
The aim of the festival is to increase awareness of Hindu culture and traditions. [+ of]
...a research programme that has largely failed to achieve its principal aims.
3. passive verb
If an action or plan is aimed at achieving something, it is intended or planned to achieve it.
The new measures are aimed at tightening existing sanctions. [be V-ed at n/v-ing]
...talks aimed at ending the war. [VERB-ed]
4. verb
5. verb [usually passive]
If your actions or remarks are aimed at a particular person or group, you intend that the person or group should notice them and be influenced by them.
His message was aimed at the undecided middle ground of Israeli politics. [be V-ed + at]
Advertising aimed at children should be curbed. [VERB-ed]
6. verb
7. singular noun [oft poss NOUN]
Your aim is your skill or action in pointing a weapon or other object at its target.
He stood with the gun in his right hand and his left hand steadying his aim.
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