American Indian Movement

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ETYM Cf. Old Fren. esme estimation, from esmer. Related to Aim.
1. The action of directing something at an object.
2. The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); SYN. object, objective, target.
3. An anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
4. The direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

1. To aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; SYN. take, train, take aim, direct.
2. To direct (a remark) toward an intended goal.
3. To propose or intend; SYN. purpose, purport, propose.
4. Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
5. Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
6. Specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
7. Move into a desired direction of discourse
8. Point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards