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aim

[/eɪm/]
verb/noun
apontar, mirar, objetivar
1. (verb) to point or direct a weapon at a target
He aimed the gun at the target.
Ele apontou a arma para o alvo.
2. (verb) to try or intend to achieve a particular goal
She aims to become a doctor.
Ela objetiva se tornar médica.
3. (verb) to direct or point something toward someone or something
The advertisement is aimed at young people.
O anúncio é direcionado para jovens.
4. (noun) the intention or purpose of doing something
The aim of the project is to help the community.
O objetivo do projeto é ajudar a comunidade.
5. (noun) the action of pointing a weapon at a target
His aim was accurate.
Sua mira era precisa.
Synonyms
targetgoalobjectiveintentionpointdirect
Antonyms
missavoidneglect

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mirar, objetivar, alvo
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mirar, apontar
Commonly used in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mirar, objetivar
Standard regional usage
Portugal
mirar, objectivo, alvo
Uses 'objectivo' for goal; European Portuguese spelling

Related Idioms & Phrases

aim high - aspirar a coisas elevadas
take aim - apontar uma arma
aim for the stars - ter grandes ambições
off target/aim - fora do alvo
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