aim

• Substantivo que designa objetivo, intenção ou finalidade a que se dirigem esforços; também pode indicar mira ou pontaria.

A noun referring to a purpose, intention, or goal towards which effort is directed.

1. Intention or purposeA2formal

   A purpose or intention; a desired result that one hopes to achieve.

   Objetivo

   • Her aim is to become a doctor.
   • The main aim of the meeting is to discuss the budget.
   • He achieved his aim of running a marathon.

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2. Pointing directionB1formal

   The act of pointing a weapon or object toward a target.

   Mira

   • He took careful aim before shooting the arrow.
   • The archer's aim was perfect.
   • Good aim is essential for basketball players.

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3. Objective or goalB1formal

   A specific goal or target in a plan or project.

   Objetivo

   • The company's aim is to expand internationally.
   • Our aim is to reduce costs by 20%.
   • The charity's aim is to help homeless people.

   Sinônimosendgoalintentintentionobjectobjectivepurposetarget

• Verbo que indica apontar ou direcionar algo para um alvo, ou ter a intenção de alcançar ou fazer algo.

A verb used to point or direct something towards a target, or to intend or plan to achieve something.

1. Direct towards a targetA2formal

   To point or direct a weapon or object towards a specific target.

   Apontar para um alvo

   • He aimed the gun carefully at the target.
   • She aimed the arrow at the bullseye.
   • Aim the camera at the subject before taking the photo.

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2. Intend or planB1formal

   To have a goal or intention to achieve something.

   Pretender

   • The company aims to expand internationally next year.
   • She aims to finish her degree by summer.
   • We aim to provide the best service possible.

   Sinônimosaspiredesignintendmeanplanproposepurposeseekstrivetarget

3. Direct effortB1formal

   To direct one's efforts towards a particular purpose or goal.

   Direcionar esforços

   • They aimed their efforts at improving efficiency.
   • He aimed his speech at motivating the team.
   • The campaign aims at raising awareness about climate change.

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