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Common collocations with aim in American Collocation

aim noun

US /eɪm/

most important

key
main
overarching
overriding
primary
principal
specific

The overarching aims of the unit are to reduce crime and the fear of crime in the capital.

first

immediate
initial

Our immediate aim is to stop the project going ahead.

final

eventual
long-term
ultimate

The key long-term aim is for the project to be implemented nationally.

stated

avowed
express
stated

The stated aim of the reforms was to reduce the number of children living in poverty.

good

laudable
legitimate

I am sure you will agree that this is a very laudable aim: protecting vulnerable people.

general

broad
overall

He outlined the broad aims of the new procedures.

only

only
sole

Her sole aim seemed to be to make life difficult for me.

achieve an aim

accomplish
achieve
fulfil
meet
realize

The school has realized its aim of producing students who can make a positive contribution to the community.

help someone achieve an aim

further

These funds will be used to further the aims of the club.

try to achieve an aim

pursue

This will assist young people to overcome barriers they face whilst pursuing their personal aims.

describe an aim

clarify
declare
outline
state

The business plan outlines our strategic aims for the next five years.

ambition
aspiration
goal
objective
outcome
principle
priority
purpose
value

What are your club’s aims and aspirations for the season ahead?