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

Without the marketing budgets of Apple or Samsung, Nothing is spending on smaller, local projects aimed at its core customers. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Hundreds also turned out for a No Kings protest in Boise Saturday, one of 3,000 such events nationwide aimed at mobilizing early voters. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026

Some immigration advocates say it is aimed at discouraging voter turnout in the midterm elections. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The boys’ callousness quickly turned to disgust, their contempt steadily aimed at Neil. — S. M. Reznik, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

The innovative, by-appointment-only space offers new services aimed at extending a garment’s life span through repair and care practices. — David Moin, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Normally, deorbiting a spent rocket stage after the end of its mission is a good thing, a responsible practice aimed at limiting the creation of new space debris. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

The report stated the test was not aimed at any country or specific target, and that relevant governments were informed ahead of time. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

CorneaCare’s Self Heating Warm Compresses deliver instant warmth plus hydrated minerals aimed at dryness, fatigue, tearing and puffiness. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026