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Meaning of aiming
The primary meaning of the word "aiming" is to direct or point something, typically a weapon or a device, at a target.
Etymology of aiming
The word "aiming" comes from the Old French word "aesmer", which means "to estimate" or "to direct"
The word has been used in English since the 14th century, initially with the meaning "to estimate" or "to guess", and later with the meaning "to direct" or "to point"
Synonyms
targeting
focusing
directing
pointing
intending
striving
seeking
pursuing
endeavoring
trying
attempting
aspiring
reaching
stretching
extending
inclining
leaning
bending
turning
orienting
aligning
adjusting
calibrating
zeroing
sighting
training
positioning
placing
setting
regulating
aiming high
setting sights
Definitions
- To direct or point something at a target
- * To have a particular purpose or intention in mind
- * To position or adjust something to achieve a desired outcome
Usage Examples
- The archer was aiming her bow at the target
- * The company is aiming to increase its sales by the end of the year
- * The teacher was aiming to make the lesson more engaging for her students
Antonyms
missing
avoiding
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
dismissing
rejecting
abandoning
quitting
stopping
ceasing
desisting
hesitating
wavering
vacillating
procrastinating
delaying
postponing
diverting
deviating
straying
wandering