the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
bearing
heading
aim
the action of directing something at an object
aim
- he took aim and fired
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
aim
object
objective
target
- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
purpose
intent
intention
aim
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
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
draw_a_bead_on
aspire
aim
shoot_for
direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
aim
- She wanted to aim a pun
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
target
aim
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
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
calculate
aim
direct
move into a desired direction of discourse
drive
get
aim
- What are you driving at?
propose or intend
aim
purpose
purport
propose
- I aim to arrive at noon
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
aim
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
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