| noun | an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions “his intent was to provide a new translation” |
| noun | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) “the sole object of her trip was to see her children” |
| noun | the action of directing something at an object “he took aim and fired” |
| noun | the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies |
| verb | point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards “Please don't aim at your little brother!” |
| verb | propose or intend “I aim to arrive at noon” |
| verb | move into a desired direction of discourse “What are you driving at?” |
| verb | specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public |
| verb | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal “He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face” |
| verb | direct (a remark) toward an intended goal “She wanted to aim a pun” |
| verb | have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal |
| purpose | verb | propose or intend |
| intend | verb | have in mind as a purpose |
| aim | verb | propose or intend |
| design | verb | intend or have as a purpose |
| target | verb | intend (something) to move towards a certain goal |
| head | verb | direct the course; determine the direction of travelling |
| aim | noun | the action of directing something at an object |
| purpose | noun | the quality of being determined to do or achieve something; firmness of purpose |
| purport | noun | the intended meaning of a communication |
| drift | noun | a general tendency to change (as of opinion) |
| drive | noun | a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end |
| target | noun | the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) |
| place | noun | a point located with respect to surface features of some region |
| aspirant | adjective | desiring or striving for recognition or advancement |
| aspiration | noun | a cherished desire |
| aspirant | noun | an ambitious and aspiring young person |
| aspirer | noun | an ambitious and aspiring young person |