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aim

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 aim /ˈeɪm/ verb
aims; aimed; aiming
1 aim
/ˈeɪm/
verb
aims; aimed; aiming
Britannica Dictionary definition of AIM
: to point (a weapon) at a target
[+ object]
[no object]
: to point (a device) at something
[+ object]
[no object]
: to direct (something, such as a missile, a ball, a punch, or a kick) at a target
[+ object]
[no object]
: to have a specified goal or purpose
[no object]
often + at
often + for
[+ object]
followed by to + verb
[+ object] : to direct (something) at a particular goal, group of people, etc. usually used as (be) aimed
2 aim /ˈeɪm/ noun
plural aims
2 aim
/ˈeɪm/
noun
plural aims
Britannica Dictionary definition of AIM
[count] : a goal or purpose
[noncount] : the ability to hit a target

take aim

: to point a weapon at a target
US : to have a specified goal or intention
: to have something as the object of an action or effort