Aim At

Aim At is a separable phrasal verb and has 3 definitions.

1. To point a weapon at someone or something.

Examples: In archery class, we learned how to aim the bow and arrow at the target to hit the bull’s eye.
Never aim a gun at someone you don’t intend to shoot.

2. To intend to achieve.

Examples: The Seattle Seahawks are aiming at another Superbowl win.
Let’s aim at waking up early tomorrow to run.

3. To create for a particular demographic.

Examples: Did you see that diet commercial aimed at people who want to gain weight?
There needs to be more television programs aimed at men 35 years and older.

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