aim
Third Person
aims
Present Participle
aiming
Past Tense
aimed
Past Participle
aimed
1
to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing
transitive
- The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye.
- Soldiers were trained to aim their rifles accurately during marksmanship drills.
- He aimed the arrow carefully at the target.
- The sniper took a moment to aim his rifle at the distant target before firing.
- Hunters learn to aim their rifles responsibly to ensure ethical and precise shots.
2
to intend or attempt to achieve something
transitive
- She aimed to graduate with honors and put in countless hours studying.
- The company is aiming to expand into new markets this year.
- He aimed to impress the judges with his performance.
- We aim to provide excellent customer service.
3
to direct criticism, humor, or other forms of expression toward a person, group, or thing
transitive
- The comedian cleverly aimed his jokes at the politicians in the audience.
- The article aimed harsh criticism at the company’s environmental practices.
- The film aimed satire at the excesses of modern consumerism.
- He aimed his remarks at the recent policy changes in the country.
- The editorial aimed criticism at the lack of progress in the project.
4
to direct a product, event, information, etc. toward a specific target audience group
transitive
- The company aims its advertising at young professionals.
- The conference was aimed at leaders in the tech industry.
- The marketing team aimed the product at tech enthusiasts.
- The book is aimed at students looking to improve their writing skills.
- The brand aimed their promotional event at loyal customers.
5
to focus one's efforts or work towards achieving a specific goal or outcome
- She aimed at making a positive impact on the community through her work.
- The team aimed at improving customer satisfaction.
- The organization is aiming for long-term sustainability in its operations.
- The team aimed at improving their performance in the next match.
- The student aimed for top grades in every subject.
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6
to point or direct an object, action, or blow towards a person or thing
transitive
- She aimed the water hose at the plants to water them.
- The goalkeeper aimed his kick at the far corner of the goal.
- She aimed the flashlight towards the dark corner of the room.
- He aimed the blow at his opponent’s side.
- He aimed a quick glance at the clock before leaving.