aim definition

1. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
• examples: the sole object of her trip was to see her children
2. the action of directing something at an object
• examples: he took aim and fired
3. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
• examples: Please don't aim at your little brother!
• examples: He trained his gun on the burglar
• examples: Don't train your camera on the women
• examples: Take a swipe at one's opponent
4. propose or intend
• examples: I aim to arrive at noon
5. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
• examples: She wanted to aim a pun