aim
Noun
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is a type of: end, goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve itsubtypes:
- idea, mind - your intention; what you intend to do
- cross-purpose - a contrary aim
- final cause - (philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process
- sake - the purpose of achieving or obtaining
- view - purpose; the phrase `with a view to' means `with the intention of' or `for the purpose of'
- will - a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
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is a type of: end, goal - the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve itsubtypes:
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subtypes: tack - the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
Verb
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is a type of: position - cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relationsubtypes:
- aim, direct, place, point, target - intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
- draw a bead on - aim with a gun
- hold - aim, point, or direct
- turn - direct at someone
- swing - hit or aim at with a sweeping arm movement
- charge, level, point - direct into a position for use
- level - aim at
- sight - take aim by looking through the sights of a gun (or other device)
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is a type of: aim, direct, take, take aim, train - point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towardssubtypes:
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subtypes: overshoot - aim too high
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