aim
 aim (ām)v. aimed, aim·ing, aimsv. tr.
1. To direct (a weapon) toward an intended target.
2. To direct toward or intend for a particular goal or group:
The publicity campaign was aimed at improving the eating habits of children.v. intr.
1. To direct a weapon:
a gunner aiming carefully.
2. To determine a course or direct an effort:
aim for a better education.
3. To propose to do something; intend:
The historical society is aiming to restore the town hall.n.
1.
a. The act of aiming.
b. Skill at hitting a target:
The shooter's aim was perfect.
2.
a. The line of fire of an aimed weapon.
b. The degree of accuracy of a weapon.
3. A purpose or intention toward which one's efforts are directed.
4. Obsolete. A target; a mark.
5. Obsolete. A conjecture; a guess. [Middle English aimen, from Old French esmer, to estimate (from Latin aestimāre), and from Old French aesmer(from Vulgar Latin *ad estimāre: Latin ad-, ad- + Latin aestimāre, to estimate).]
Synonyms: aim, direct, level, point, train
These verbs mean to turn something toward an intended goal or target: aimed the camera at the guests; directing my eyes on the book; leveled criticism at the administration; pointing a finger at the suspect; trained the gun on the intruder. See also synonyms at intention
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