aim to

aim to

To strive or plan to do something. I aim to be the best customer service representative I can be. I'm aiming to win Holly's heart—she is just the prettiest girl in the whole town.
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aim to (do something)

To intend, plan, or mean to do something. I didn't aim to offend him, but judging by the look on his face, I must have.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

aim to

Try or intend to do something, as in We aim to please, or She aims to fly to California. This term derives from aim in the sense of "direct the course of something," such as an arrow or bullet. [Colloquial; c. 1600]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • aim to (do something)
  • intend
  • intended
  • aim to do
  • in addition to
  • in addition to (someone)
  • take aim
  • take aim (at someone or something
  • take aim at
  • take aim at somebody/something
References in periodicals archive
Although there are concerns that this is a short term reaction to the tax changes, there is no doubt that companies in the North East are once again looking to AIM to access capital in order to realise their potential.
COMPANIES AIM-ING HIGH
But we didn't join AIM to remain a pounds 9m turnover business.
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Pierre notes that Steinert's newest, most powerful drum magnet will allow AIM to function with just one drum magnet rather than the two it has in East Montreal.
Brand loyalty: American Iron & Metal orders a second helping of Steinert equipment
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At AutoFact, 3D Systems and AlliedSignal Inc., Morristown, N.J., announced that the two companies have been working on applying AIM to powder injection molded ceramics and metals.
Rapid tooling & prototyping get even speedier
Richard Ellison, executive producer of the series, said he believes the Reagan administration pressured PBS to air the show, pointing out that the National Endowment for the Humanities gave an unusual $30,000 grant to AIM to help produce the show.
Prime time pablum; how politics and corporate influence keep public TV harmless
The category is aimed at recognising the work of companies nationwide who have used their arrival in AIM to help expand their operations and build on their standing in their sector.
Utilitywise in running for national AIM award
So thanks must go to NStar and The Journal for joining with the London Stock Exchange in cosponsoring the excellent "Take Aim" event, which has done a great deal to bring Aim to the attention of North-East companies.
Taking AIM is bang on target