Dictionary Check: aim

"aim" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

Example: "his intent was to provide a new translation"
noun

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

Example: "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
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noun

the action of directing something at an object

Example: "he took aim and fired"
noun

the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

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verb

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Example: "Please don't aim at your little brother!"
verb

propose or intend

Example: "I aim to arrive at noon"
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