1. purposes or intentions; goals one tries to achieve
Usage: plural of aim

1. points or directs something at a target
Usage: third person singular present of aim
2. intends or tries to achieve something
Usage: third person singular present of aim

Examples

• The company’s main aims are to increase profits and expand globally.
• Her aims in life include helping others and traveling the world.
• The hunter aims his rifle at the deer.
• She aims to finish her degree by next year.
• The charity aims to reduce poverty in rural areas.
• He aims the flashlight toward the dark corner.
• The new policy aims to improve student performance.