aim at

Verb

Meaning

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see aim,‎ at.
This gun is aimed at your head.

To design for a particular audience
I've created a program aimed at the educated over 40's

(figuratively) To intend to do or achieve.
I'm aiming at the Governorship of Kansas.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

snipe address target aim go for draw a bead on

Antonyms

shun kick skirt avert forgo eschew
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Examples

In politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword. Heresies in either can rarely be cured by persecution. Alexander Hamilton

A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at. Bruce Lee

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want, and after that to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second. Logan Pearsall Smith

Better to aim at comfort' than at luxury. African Proverb

A man does not always aim at what he means to hit. Danish Proverb

Aim at a certain issue. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

aim a rifle at aim a shot aim assist aim blows at aim for aim for success