aim synonyms

aim

n.

intention, object, plan; see purpose 1. See syn. study atpurpose.

take aim

sight, level at, train on; see aim 2.

aim

v.

  1. To direct one's effort

    endeavor, strive, propose; see intend 1, try 1.

  2. To point a weapon

    train, point, direct, steer, level at, beam, cock, set up, look through the gunsight, set the sights, sight, take aim, hold to a target, bracket, zero in on, draw a bead on.

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