Dictionary definition · aim
noun
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions"his intent was to provide a new translation"
- the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
- the action of directing something at an object"he took aim and fired"
- the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
verb
- point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards"Please don't aim at your little brother!"
- propose or intend"I aim to arrive at noon"
- move into a desired direction of discourse"What are you driving at?"
- specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
- intend (something) to move towards a certain goal"He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"
- direct (a remark) toward an intended goal"She wanted to aim a pun"
- have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).