1. To direct (a weapon) toward an intended target.
2. To direct toward or intend for a particular goal or group: The publicity campaign was aimed at improving the eating habits of children.

1. To direct a weapon: a gunner aiming carefully.
2. To determine a course or direct an effort: aim for a better education.
3. To propose to do something; intend: The historical society is aiming to restore the town hall.

1. 1. The act of aiming.
   2. Skill at hitting a target: The shooter's aim was perfect.
   3. The line of fire of an aimed weapon.
   4. The degree of accuracy of a weapon.
2. 1. The line of fire of an aimed weapon.
   2. The degree of accuracy of a weapon.
3. A purpose or intention toward which one's efforts are directed.
4. Obsolete A target; a mark.
5. Obsolete A conjecture; a guess.

Synonyms: These verbs mean to turn something toward an intended goal or target: aimed the camera at the guests; directing my eyes on the book; leveled criticism at the administration; pointing a finger at the suspect; trained the gun on the intruder. See Also Synonyms at intention.