aim verb
1 try/plan to achieve sth
ADV. directly
PREP. at She's aiming at a scholarship this year. The initiative is aimed at helping young people. | for He is aiming for a win in this race.
PHRASES aim high (= to attempt to achieve a lot) a young man who is prepared to aim high
2 intend sth for sb
ADV. clearly, directly, squarely | largely, mainly, mostly, primarily, principally | particularly, specifically
PHRASES be aimed at educational courses aimed particularly at older people
3 point/direct sth at sb
ADV. directly, straight | deliberately
PREP. at She aimed the gun straight at the intruder. | for Aim for his legs, not his body.