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Discover LudwigThe phrase "to aim" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English
It can be used as either an infinitive verb or a gerund noun. As an infinitive verb, "to aim" means to have a specific goal or purpose in mind. Example: "He began studying everyday to aim for better grades." As a gerund noun, "aiming" refers to the act or action of aiming. Example: "Her constant aiming for perfection often left her feeling disappointed."
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To aim
noun
The pointing of a weapon, as a gun, a dart, or an arrow, or object, in the line of direction with the object intended to be struck; the line of fire; the direction of anything, as a spear, a blow, a discourse, a remark, towards a particular point or object, with a view to strike or affect it.
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To aim for that elusive sattvic balance, of course.
D'Angelo hardly bothered to aim.
But we need to aim even higher.
Mr. Romney ought to aim higher.
The silhouette to aim for?
It's something to aim for".
You need to aim big".
There is no time to aim.
You always need to aim for perfection".
"Maybe I ought to aim left".
That's a beautiful thing to aim for.
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