aim
Translation
to aim, to target, to intend
Examples
He aimed the gun at the target.
He aimed the gun at the target.
The campaign aims to raise awareness.
The campaign aims to raise awareness.
Grammar Patterns
to aim ((sth.)) at ((sb./sth.)) - to point (sth.) towards (sb./sth.). She aimed the camera at the bird.
to aim to-inf - to intend to do sth. We aim to finish by Friday.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to target, to intend, to aspire
Etymology
From Old French `esmer` 'to estimate, value', which evolved to mean 'to take aim'.
Memory Tips
Picture an archer aiming an arrow. This action can be physical (aiming a camera) or figurative (aiming for success).