aim - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the action of directing something at an object

Synonyms

• aim

More generic

• direction
• guidance
• steering

Noun

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

Synonyms

• aim
• object
• objective
• target

More generic

• end
• goal

More specific

• business
• grail
• point
• thing

Noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Synonyms

• aim
• design
• intent
• intention
• purpose

More generic

• end
• goal

More specific

• cross-purpose
• final cause
• idea
• mind
• sake
• view
• will

Noun

the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

Synonyms

• aim
• bearing
• heading

More generic

• direction
• way

More specific

• tack

Verb

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

Synonyms

• aim
• aspire
• draw a bead on
• shoot for

More generic

• be after
• plan

More specific

• overshoot

Verb

propose or intend

Synonyms

• aim
• propose
• purport
• purpose

More generic

• intend
• mean
• think

Verb

specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

Synonyms

• aim
• calculate
• direct

More generic

• designate
• destine
• intend
• specify

Verb

direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

Synonyms

• aim

More generic

• intend
• mean

Verb

move into a desired direction of discourse

Synonyms

• aim
• drive
• get

More generic

• intend
• mean

Verb

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Synonyms

• aim
• direct
• place
• point
• target

More generic

• aim
• direct
• take
• take aim
• train

More specific

• address
• home in
• range in
• zero in

Verb

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

Synonyms

• aim
• direct
• take
• take aim
• train

More generic

• position

More specific

• aim
• charge
• direct
• draw a bead on
• hold
• level
• place
• point
• sight
• swing
• target
• turn

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