Synonyms of aims

aims 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of aim

1

as in casts

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

the new accounting system is aimed at reducing costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• casts
• directs
• focuses
• sets
• holds
• levels
• heads
• pinpoints
• trains
• bends
• steers
• concentrates
• sights
• faces
• orients
• bears
• inclines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diverts
• deflects
• averts
• curves
• shunts
• detours
• sidetracks
• rechannels

2

as in intends

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

• intends
• plans
• hopes
• means
• proposes
• tries
• contemplates
• purposes
• wishes
• goes
• purports
• aspires
• looks
• calculates
• attempts
• allows
• designs
• strives
• considers
• meditates
• figures on
• dreams
• struggles
• achieves
• debates
• accomplishes
• schemes
• plots
• ponders
• endeavors
• performs
• executes
• mulls (over)
• effects

aims

2 of 2

noun

plural of aim

as in goals

something that one hopes or intends to accomplish

the main aim of a trip to the city is to shop for school clothes, but we always go to the artisans' market, too

Synonyms & Similar Words

• goals
• purposes
• plans
• objectives
• intentions
• ambitions
• ideas
• intents
• objects
• dreams
• things
• aspirations
• targets
• ideals
• hopes
• meanings
• pretensions
• points
• designs
• ends
• marks
• projects
• bournes
• desires
• wishes
• schemes
• minds
• plots
• destinations
• holy grails
• grails
• nirvanas
• termini

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• means
• methods
• ways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aims

Verb

This is one of the inconveniences TobenONE aims to address with its modular design. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

The pledge aims to address mounting concerns, while also evaluating it as a potential new tool to drive climate action. — Dan Peck, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026

Wells-Mann said The Southland Creative Spotlight does not just promote original content but also aims to bring different south suburban municipalities together through artistry. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Flat aims for something closer to the source material, and Live goes for a more spacious, concert-like presentation that keeps vocals forward. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

Thales aims to address this challenge through a modular architecture that allows multiple mission-critical technologies to be integrated into a single deployable container. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026

The commission aims to break ground on Phase One of the trail in 2028. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

The florist, which aims to open in late November, will specialize in seasonal floral arrangements and specialty bouquets. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Lofoten Gardsysteri is a biodynamic, organic dairy farm that aims to make the best possible use of local resources and distinct flavors. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026

Noun

But Moscow, Beijing and Washington already know their leaders are arriving at the Shenzhen conference with disparate aims. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026

But the conflict has forced him to craft a response that combines a strategic pivot, reassurance to local staff and foreign partners, and continued commitment to his city’s long-term aims. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 13 Nov. 2026

And yet at his best, Baron Cohen in his new movie still pulls off all the spiritual aims of the season’s big documentary, only without hiding behind that word’s protective shield. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2026

The aims of the PMF and those of the resistance groups are not always synonymous. — Yasir Kuoti, The Conversation, 12 Nov. 2026

Courtney also pointed to Russia's continued missile and drone attacks and efforts to destroy bridges over the Dnieper River, arguing that Moscow's aims toward Ukraine had not changed. — Elsa Ohlen,matthew Tan, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026

As Flock Safety looks to expand its already massive network of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) throughout the US, political lobbying has become a key tool for the extremely unpopular company to achieve its aims. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 10 Nov. 2026

Its epic-length bookends transposed the funereal aims of Bell Witch’s modern doom masterpiece Mirror Reaper to Floydian realms, while its gentler, more meditative midsection never completely renounced the artists’ metal roots. — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026

Analysts voice skepticism that a new target list or more destruction will reverse the war allies’ failure to achieve their major aims. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 27 Oct. 2026