aimed

aimed · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Pointed or directed at a target.

  2. 2.

    Intended or planned to achieve something.

  3. 3.

    Intended for or directed toward a particular purpose or audience.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    aimed at — Intended for; directed toward.
  • •
    well-aimed — Accurately directed toward a target.
  • •
    ill-aimed — Poorly directed; missing the target.

Related words

See also: aim, aiming, target
Synonyms: intended, pointed, targeted

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of aim, from Old French esmer ("to estimate").