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Definition aim in American English

aim verb

verb
/eɪm/
1

to point a gun or an object you are throwing at something that you want to hit

Example

When given the order, the squad aimed their weapons.

Example

He was aiming at the tree but he missed.

Example

I looked up to see Betty aiming a gun at me.

Example

He leapt into the crowd, aiming a kick at a fan.

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2

to intend or hope to achieve something

Example

The project aims to provide support for young musicians.

Example

Most of the students were aiming for jobs in television.

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3

if you aim something you say, write, or create at a person or group, you want them to listen to or use what you have said, written, or created

Example

The book is aimed at people with no specialized knowledge.

Example

Much of the report's criticism was aimed at regulators for their lack of foresight and action.

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Definition aim in American English