Pronunciation: /eɪm æt/

Definitions of aim at

verb to point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target

Example Sentences

A1 I aim at the target with my bow and arrow.

A2 She aims at becoming a doctor in the future.

B1 The company aims at increasing its market share by 10% this year.

B2 The new policy aims at reducing carbon emissions by 50% within the next five years.

C1 His research aims at finding a cure for a rare genetic disease.

C2 The government's economic policies aim at fostering sustainable growth and reducing inequality.

preposition to intend or plan to achieve something

Example Sentences

A1 I aim at the target with my bow and arrow.

A2 The company aims at increasing its market share this year.

B1 The new advertising campaign is aimed at attracting younger consumers.

B2 The government's policies are aimed at reducing unemployment rates.

C1 The educational program is aimed at providing students with practical skills for the workforce.

C2 The research project aims at exploring new possibilities in renewable energy sources.

Examples of aim at in a Sentence

formal The company's marketing strategy aims at increasing brand awareness.

informal Our goal is to aim at reaching a larger audience with our new product.

slang Let's aim at getting more likes on our social media posts.

figurative His criticism seemed to always aim at my weaknesses rather than my strengths.

Grammatical Forms of aim at

past tense

aimed at

plural

aim ats

comparative

more aimed at

superlative

most aimed at

present tense

aims at

future tense

will aim at

perfect tense

have aimed at

continuous tense

aiming at

singular

aims at

positive degree

aim at

infinitive

to aim at

gerund

aiming at

participle

aimed at

Origin and Evolution of aim at

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'aim at' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French 'esmer' meaning 'to estimate'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'aim at' has retained its original meaning of targeting or directing towards a specific goal or objective.