noun

aim

Translation

aim, goal, objective, purpose

My main aim in life is to be happy.

The aim of the game is to score points.

His aim with the rifle was very good.

((the aim of sth.)) the purpose of something. The aim of the project is to reduce waste.

((with the aim of -ing)) with the purpose of doing something. He studied hard with the aim of passing the exam.

((sb.'s aim)) the action of pointing a weapon. The soldier's aim was steady.

Synonyms: goal, objective, purpose, target

From Old French 'esmer', meaning 'to estimate, to value'.

Think of 'I am...' aiming for something. The sound of 'I am' is similar to 'aim'.