aim

noun

1. 1.

   The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

2. 2.

   The point intended to be hit, or object intended to be attained or affected.

3. 3.

   The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, such as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.

4. 4.

   Intention or goal.

5. 5.

   The action of directing something at an object

6. 6.

   The ability of someone to aim straight; one's faculty for being able to hit a physical target.

verb

1. 1.

   intransitive

   To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive

2. 2.

   Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

3. 3.

   intransitive

   To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it

4. 4.

   transitive

   To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object

5. 5.

   Direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

   “She wanted to aim a pun.”

6. 6.

   Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

   “He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face.”