Synonyms of aimed

aimed

verb

past tense of aim

1

as in directed

to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal

the new accounting system is aimed at reducing costs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• directed
• focused
• headed
• cast
• held
• set
• trained
• concentrated
• bent
• steered
• leveled
• pinpointed
• bore
• oriented
• inclined
• faced
• sighted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diverted
• deflected
• averted
• curved
• shunted
• sidetracked
• detoured
• rechanneled

2

as in intended

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

aimed to have his paper all done in time to go to the movies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intended
• planned
• meant
• designed
• hoped
• tried
• went
• looked
• proposed
• contemplated
• wished
• calculated
• attempted
• allowed
• aspired
• purposed
• purported
• considered
• meditated
• figured on
• dreamed
• struggled
• endeavored
• plotted
• debated
• achieved
• performed
• accomplished
• strove
• pondered
• executed
• effected
• mulled (over)
• schemed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aimed

For families Both children (and small dogs) are welcome, but the hotel feels aimed largely at a mature client who likes everything to be just so. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

The release marks a significant milestone for the studio in a strategic partnership with Almuslim, first announced more than two years ago, aimed at adapting several of his popular literary works into film and television projects. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Even Meta’s settlement with the attorneys general, which requires changes to features aimed at teens, contains plenty of unknowns and ties some of its actionability to competitors doing the same. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Croatia's parliament, the Sabor, in January passed an Islands Act aimed at improving life for islanders. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Croatia’s parliament, the Sabor, in January passed an Islands Act aimed at improving life for islanders. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

In August 2025, authorities announced a new visa aimed at attracting young, talented foreigners working in STEM fields. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Every large organization now has an AI strategy, but almost all of it is aimed at AI that lives on a screen, not the AI that will drive vehicles, operate machinery and move goods through warehouses. — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Ivonescimab and sonesitatug vedotin are drugs aimed at treating cancer. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026