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

The strikes also aimed to limit Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Israel says the strikes are aimed at militant targets and accuses Hamas of using civilians as human shields. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026

In the eyes of Lakers coach JJ Redick, each game the Lakers (5-2) play is a step in a process aimed at becoming a championship-contending team. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Designed from scratch, the NHL and Fanatics aimed to get details like local landmarks, motifs and culture more involved when creating the jerseys for each team. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

This shift complicates Colorado's inclusive pre-K initiative aimed at ensuring that virtually all 4-year-olds in the state get a pre-K education. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

It’s called Nook, and it’s aimed at people who are new to birdwatching or simply want to give it a try. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026

Tablì is aimed at customers who want a sustainable alternative to the traditional pod, according to Daniele Foti, vice president of marketing for Lavazza North America. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

The operation is aimed at allocating more federal law enforcement resources to Deep Ellum, working side by side with state and local partners to create a direct line to Dallas PD for Deep Ellum crimes, Raybould said. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026