aim
English Thesaurus
1. the action of directing something at an object (noun.act)
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | end, goal, |
| definition | : | the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | grail, |
| definition | : | the object of any prolonged endeavor (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | business, |
| definition | : | an immediate objective (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | point, |
| definition | : | the object of an activity (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | thing, |
| definition | : | a special objective (noun.cognition) |
3. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | end, goal, |
| definition | : | the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | idea, mind, |
| definition | : | your intention; what you intend to do (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | cross-purpose, |
| definition | : | a contrary aim (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | final cause, |
| definition | : | (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | sake, |
| definition | : | the purpose of achieving or obtaining (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | view, |
| definition | : | purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of' (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | will, |
| definition | : | a fixed and persistent intent or purpose (noun.cognition) |
4. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | direction, way, |
| definition | : | a line leading to a place or point (noun.location) |
| hyponym | : | tack, |
| definition | : | the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails (noun.location) |
5. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | be after, plan, |
| definition | : | have the will and intention to carry out some action (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | overshoot, |
| definition | : | aim too high (verb.cognition) |
6. propose or intend (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | intend, mean, think, |
| definition | : | have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
7. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public (verb.cognition)
8. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | intend, mean, intend, mean, |
| definition | : | mean or intend to express or convey (verb.communication) |
9. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | aim, direct, take, take aim, train, |
| definition | : | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | address, |
| definition | : | direct a question at someone (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | home in, range in, zero in, |
| definition | : | direct onto a point or target, especially by automatic navigational aids (verb.competition) |
10. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | position, |
| definition | : | cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | hold, |
| definition | : | aim, point, or direct (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | turn, |
| definition | : | direct at someone (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | swing, |
| definition | : | hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | charge, level, point, |
| definition | : | direct into a position for use (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | level, |
| definition | : | aim at (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | sight, |
| definition | : | take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device) (verb.perception) |
11. the action of directing something at an object (noun.act)
| derivation | : | aim, direct, place, point, target, |
| definition | : | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | aim, direct, take, take aim, train, |
| definition | : | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition) |
12. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | aim, direct, place, point, target, |
| definition | : | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition) |
13. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | intend, mean, think, |
| definition | : | have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation) |
14. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location)
| derivation | : | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, |
| definition | : | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | head, |
| definition | : | to go or travel towards (verb.motion) |
15. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | aspiration, |
| definition | : | a will to succeed (noun.attribute) |
16. propose or intend (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | determination, purpose, |
| definition | : | the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | intent, purport, spirit, |
| definition | : | the intended meaning of a communication (noun.communication) |
17. move into a desired direction of discourse (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | drift, purport, |
| definition | : | the pervading meaning or tenor (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | drift, movement, trend, |
| definition | : | a general tendency to change (as of opinion) (noun.cognition) |
18. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | aim, |
| definition | : | the action of directing something at an object (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
| definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | fair game, prey, quarry, target, |
| definition | : | a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence (noun.person) |
19. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | aim, |
| definition | : | the action of directing something at an object (noun.act) |
20. the action of directing something at an object (noun.act)
| derivation | : | aim, direct, place, point, target, |
| definition | : | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition) |
| derivation | : | aim, direct, take, take aim, train, |
| definition | : | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition) |
21. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | aim, direct, place, point, target, |
| definition | : | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition) |
22. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | intend or have as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | intend, mean, think, |
| definition | : | have in mind as a purpose (verb.cognition) |
| derivation | : | design, |
| definition | : | conceive or fashion in the mind; invent (verb.creation) |
23. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies (noun.location)
| derivation | : | channelise, channelize, direct, guide, head, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, point, steer, |
| definition | : | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | head, |
| definition | : | to go or travel towards (verb.motion) |
24. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | aspiration, |
| definition | : | a will to succeed (noun.attribute) |
25. propose or intend (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | determination, purpose, |
| definition | : | the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose (noun.attribute) |
| derivation | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | aim, design, intent, intention, purpose, |
| definition | : | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | intent, purport, spirit, |
| definition | : | the intended meaning of a communication (noun.communication) |
26. move into a desired direction of discourse (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | drift, purport, |
| definition | : | the pervading meaning or tenor (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | drift, movement, trend, |
| definition | : | a general tendency to change (as of opinion) (noun.cognition) |
27. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | aim, |
| definition | : | the action of directing something at an object (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | aim, object, objective, target, |
| definition | : | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | place, spot, topographic point, |
| definition | : | a point located with respect to surface features of some region (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | fair game, prey, quarry, target, |
| definition | : | a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence (noun.person) |
28. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | aim, |
| definition | : | the action of directing something at an object (noun.act) |
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