n.

1. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
   purpose, intent, intention, design
   
   • his intent was to provide a new translation
   • good intentions are not enough
   • it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
   • he made no secret of his designs
2. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);
   object, objective, target
   
   • the sole object of her trip was to see her children
3. the action of directing something at an object
   
   • he took aim and fired
4. the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies;
   bearing, heading

v.

1. aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment;
   take, train, take aim, direct
   
   • Please don't aim at your little brother!
   • He trained his gun on the burglar
   • Don't train your camera on the women
   • Take a swipe at one's opponent
2. propose or intend;
   purpose, purport, propose
   
   • I aim to arrive at noon
3. move into a desired direction of discourse;
   drive, get
   
   • What are you driving at?
4. specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public;
   calculate, direct
5. intend (something) to move towards a certain goal;
   target, place, direct, point
   
   • He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
   • criticism directed at her superior
   • direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
6. direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
   
   • She wanted to aim a pun
7. have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal;
   draw a bead on, aspire, shoot for