aim

Syllabification: (aim)

Pronunciation: /ām/

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Definition of aim

verb

1 [with object] point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target:aim the camcorder at some suitable object [no object]:aim for the middle of the target
direct (an object or blow) at someone or something:she had aimed the bottle at his head
(aim something at) direct information or an action toward (a particular group):the TV campaign is aimed at the 16-24 age group

2 [no object] have the intention of achieving:new French cooking aims at producing clear, fresh flavors and light textures [with infinitive]:we aim to give you the best possible service

noun

1a purpose or intention; a desired outcome:our primary aim is to achieve financial discipline

2 [in singular] the directing of a weapon or object at a target:his aim was perfect, and the guard’s body collapsed backward

Phrases

aim high: be ambitious.
take aim: point a weapon or camera at a target.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French amer, variant of esmer (from Latin aestimare 'assess, estimate'), reinforced by aemer, aesmer (from late Latin adaestimare, intensified form of aestimare)

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aim

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Phrases

aim high

take aim

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