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aim for

aim for

1. To point or guide an object, such as a weapon, at a target. Make sure you aim for the target before you pull the trigger. His water balloon is aimed for you! Run!
2. To strive to accomplish a particular goal. After studying all weekend, Amanda is aiming for a perfect score on her history exam.
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aim for something

 and aim at something
to strive toward a particular goal; to direct oneself or one's energies toward something. You should aim for success. Aim at getting this done on time.
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Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Annets['ænits]
JohnnyJAHN-eeEnglish
Kristupas-Lithuanian
GabriËLlekhah:-bree-EL-ləDutch
Wioletavyaw-LE-tahPolish
EstherES-tər (English, Dutch), es-TER (French)English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Jewish, Biblical, Biblical Lati
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