Synonyms of aimed

aimed

verb

past tense of aim

1

as in directed

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal

the new accounting system is aimed at reducing costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• directed
• focused
• headed
• cast
• held
• set
• trained
• concentrated
• bent
• steered
• leveled
• pinpointed
• bore
• oriented
• inclined
• faced
• sighted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diverted
• deflected
• averted
• curved
• shunted
• sidetracked
• detoured
• rechanneled

2

as in intended

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

aimed to have his paper all done in time to go to the movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intended
• planned
• meant
• designed
• hoped
• tried
• went
• looked
• proposed
• contemplated
• wished
• calculated
• attempted
• allowed
• aspired
• purposed
• purported
• considered
• meditated
• figured on
• dreamed
• struggled
• endeavored
• plotted
• debated
• achieved
• performed
• accomplished
• strove
• pondered
• executed
• effected
• mulled (over)
• schemed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aimed

Tehran has paused fragile negotiations with the US aimed at reaching a lasting deal to end their conflict during the multi-day funeral for Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February, on the first day of the war. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Trump’s executive order wiped out policies aimed at protecting transgender adults from discrimination. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Next Interactive Studio also presented projects aimed at reshaping how audiences use cinema spaces. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 July 2026

Indirect talks aimed at negotiating a resolution to the war are paused until after the funeral, according to Qatar's foreign minister. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 6 July 2026

The agreement is aimed at translating research and development into practical defense applications more quickly while helping the Netherlands build stronger positions in international defense and dual-use technology chains. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Art movements aimed at healing While the project continues to expand across communities and institutions, Bode also acknowledged that its role has limits. — Brianna Wallen, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

The tax-advantaged 503A accounts went live over the holiday weekend, and they are aimed at allowing children to build long-term savings over their lifetimes. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 6 July 2026

The House of Representatives easily approved bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting kids online, a significant step in a yearslong journey to rein in social media companies' interactions with children. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 30 June 2026