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"directionactionplanachievementattitudeChat 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."directionactionmilitaryweaponpointChat 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"communicationlanguagedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo guess or conjecture."Seeing a dark shape in the distance, I was only aiming at the identity of the animal; maybe it was a dog or a deer. "mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe act of one who aims."The archer's aiming was precise, resulting in a bullseye. "actionsportmilitarypositiondirectionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading