aim

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

the action of directing something at an object; "he took aim and fired"

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

propose or intend; "I aim to arrive at noon"

move into a desired direction of discourse; "What are you driving at?"

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"

direct (a remark) toward an intended goal; "She wanted to aim a pun"

have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal