aim

aim [ām]

vi., vt.

[ME aimen < OFr esmer (< L aestimare: see ESTIMATE) & aesmer < ML adaestimare < L ad-, to + aestimare]

1. to point (a weapon) or direct (a blow, remark, etc.) so as to hit

2. to direct (one's efforts) [we aimed at full victory]

3. to try or intend (to do or be something)

4. Obs. to guess or conjecture

n.

1. the act of aiming

2.

a) the ability to hit a target

b) a weapon's accuracy [the aim is accurate up to 100 feet]

3. the object to be attained; intention or purpose

4. Obs. a guess or conjecture

SYN.- INTENTION

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take aim

1. to point a weapon, as by viewing along a sight at a target

2. to direct a missile, blow, etc.