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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

aim at en · VERB

Meanings

  1. (idiomatic) To create or design for a particular audience.
    • I’ve created a program aimed at the educated over 40’s.
  2. (idiomatic) To intend to do or achieve.
    • The general tenor of the report on No. 35020 is that all the improvements in performance aimed at in the rebuilding of these engines have been achieved. 1960 March, “Testing a rebuilt "Merchant Navy" Pacific of the S.R.”, in Trains Illustrated, page 169:
    • I’m aiming at the Governorship of Kansas.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see aim, at.
    • This gun is aimed at your head.

Forms

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aimed at Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
aimed at Tense=Past lexicographic
aims at Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
aiming at Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic