aim - Meaning in Tamil

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aim - Meaning in Tamil

aim Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of aim in English

aim noun

1. the action of directing something at an object

   குறி

   Example

   • "he took aim and fired"
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

   Synonyms

   object, objective, target

   Example

   • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
3. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

   Synonyms

   design, intent, intention, purpose

   Examples

   • "good intentions are not enough"
   • "he made no secret of his designs"
   • "his intent was to provide a new translation"
   • "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"
4. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

   Synonyms

   bearing, heading

aim verb

1. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

   Synonyms

   aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for

2. propose or intend

   Synonyms

   propose, purport, purpose

   Example

   • "I aim to arrive at noon"
3. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

   Synonyms

   calculate, direct

4. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

   Example

   • "She wanted to aim a pun"
5. move into a desired direction of discourse

   Synonyms

   drive, get

   Example

   • "What are you driving at?"
6. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

   Synonyms

   direct, place, point, point, target

   Examples

   • "criticism directed at her superior"
   • "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
   • "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"
7. point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

   Synonyms

   direct, take aim, take, train, train

   Examples

   • "Don't train your camera on the women"
   • "He trained his gun on the burglar"
   • "Please don't aim at your little brother!"
   • "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

Synonyms of aim

• object, objective, target
• design, intent, intention, purpose
• bearing, heading
• aspire, draw a bead on, shoot for
• propose, purport, purpose
• calculate, direct
• drive, get
• direct, place, point, target
• direct, take, take aim, train

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