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

Consumer-insights specialists, data and AI owners, cultural strategists, legal or privacy teams and people from the actual customer segment should all review campaigns aimed at mothers. — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

The wave of attacks is raising concern that the war could be entering a new phase, a month after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 July 2026

After all, the 2015 Obama-era deal aimed at reining in Tehran’s nuclear program took 600 days and hundreds of diplomats and technical experts to negotiate. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Pretoria has laid out a $120 billion-plus energy roadmap aimed at stabilizing the country’s electricity grid and transitioning away from the nation’s longstanding reliance on coal. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 20 July 2026

It should be aimed at violent criminal conduct — not lawful speech, peaceful protest, or political disagreement. — Eric "doc" Stelnicki, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026

In June, 2025, the Israelis conducted an extended assault that appeared partly aimed at overturning the Iranian government. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

The United States and Iran signed a preliminary agreement in June that aimed to halt fighting and provide a path for a longer-term peace deal. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Malcolm was also known for her work with the Transition project, which was aimed at providing training and resources for adolescents to navigate new opportunities successfully. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026