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Meanings of aim in English

Portuguese
objetivo
Catalan
propòsit
Spanish
objetivo

An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions.

objetivo
Portuguese
objetivo
Catalan
meta
Spanish
objetivo

The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).

objetivo
Portuguese
curso
Spanish
sentido

The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies.

curso
Portuguese
mirar
Spanish
dirigir

To point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards.

mirar
Synonyms
Examples for "bearing"
Examples for "bearing"
1
Half-time changes by the managers had a major bearing on the result.
The Guardian
2
Algeria issued a conventional, interest-bearing bond on the domestic market last year.
Reuters
3
However, Toninelli said these disputes had no bearing on the TAV analysis.
Reuters
4
We have seen a steady growth in chocolate products bearing certification seals.
The Guardian
5
When this person arrived bearing Geo-24's identification, I asked the three questions.
Hollow World
1
On California's open roads with an American 'great' now heading for Europe.
The Irish Times
2
Its health will determine where the economy, and interest rates, are heading.
Reuters
3
Business confidence remains robust, giving the economy momentum heading into this year.
Radio NZ
4
Aunt Rutherford mentioned stopping by their London town house before heading home.
Too wicked to kiss
5
Data summary London Marathon winners by year Click heading to sort table.
The Guardian
Usage of aim in English
1
I try aim for 22 minutes a day, seven days a week.
The South African
2
The source said the aim was to stop weapons arriving by sea.
Reuters
3
In fact they often explicitly aim to work within that legal system.
The Democracy Project
4
Britain and the EU also aim to discuss their future trading relationship.
Reuters
5
The three countries aim to sign the new agreement by Nov. 30.
Reuters
6
The government says the new rules also aim at spurring downstream investment.
Reuters
7
It will also aim to remove trade- distorting tariffs, the government said.
Reuters
8
The main aim of this initiative is to improve health through awareness.
The South African
9
However, perhaps there are alternatives to the traditional approach to this aim.
The Irish Times
10
Objective: The primary aim was to follow the natural history of PM.
Pubmed
11
Therefore, the aim is to solve the problem of stock DNA limitation.
Pubmed
12
Our aim is to complete this work early in the new year.
The Guardian
13
The aim of the measure was to increase business confidence, he said.
The Irish Times
14
He said the aim is to quantify the risk for different groups.
Radio NZ
15
The aim for the second phase is to work towards commercialising research.
The Irish Times
16
Mr Symons said people should aim to save smaller amounts more often.
News.com.au
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Translations for aim
Aim through the time
Aim across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
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