aimeth

Verb

aim (third-person singular simple present aims, present participle aiming, simple past and past participle aimed)

1. (intransitive) To point or direct a missile, or a weapon which propels as missile, towards an object or spot with the intent of hitting it
   • He aimed at the target, but the arrow flew straight over it.
2. (intransitive) To direct the intention or purpose; to attempt the accomplishment of a purpose; to try to gain; to endeavor;—followed by at, or by an infinitive
   • to aim at a pass
3. (transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
   • to aim an arrow at the deer

   Synonyms:

   point

4. (transitive) To direct (something verbal) towards a certain person, thing, or group
   • to aim a satirical comment at Communists in general
5. (intransitive, obsolete) To guess or conjecture.
   • But, good my lord, do it so cunningly / That my discovery be not aimed at;c. 1589–1593, William Shakespeare, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, act 3, scene 1, lines 44–45

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