verb🔗ShareTo point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it"He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it."directionactionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive"to aim at a pass"directionactionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object"She aimed a punch at her ex-boyfriend."directionactionweaponmilitarypointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group"to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general"communicationlanguageactiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo guess or conjecture."The teacher aimed that the student was struggling with the math concepts because they weren't participating in class. "actionpointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDirected towards a target."The aimed spotlight highlighted the actor on stage. "directionactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading