Which college are you aiming for?
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Aiming
//ˈeɪ.mɪŋ//
Synonyms for "aiming" (235 found)
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Strong matches (71)
characterchoosecomplacencyconcentratecontemplatecounselcovetcravecurrentdescantdesiderationdesideratumdesigndesiredestinationdestinedeterminationdeterminediapasondirect
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direction linedirectionizedisposedraw bead ondriftdrivedrive ateffecteffortendend in viewessayexpectfastenfeelfeelingfixfix onfixed purposefocusfunctiongamegogo forgoalhandleharbor a designhave every intentionhave in viewheadheadinghelmsmanshiphold a headinghold onideaidolinclinationinclineintendintendmentintentionlaborlay
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Related words (117)
leadlevellevel atlielineline of directionline of marchloftinesslonglugsmannerismmarkmeanmeaningmeasuremelodiamelodymindmissionmood
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motivenavigationnisusobject in mindorientationostentationpantpilotingplanpointpoint atpoint topresentpretentiousnesspreyprizeproclivityprojectpropertyproposalproposeprospectuspurportpursuitqualityquarryquarterquintainrangereasonreason for beingresolutionresolverunsakeschemescopeseekself-importancesemblancesetshowsight onslantspiritsteersteeragesteeringstrainstrikestrivestrivingstrugglestudysweatsweat bloodtake aimteleologytendtend to gotenorthinktracktraintrain upontrendtrytuneturnturn uponultimate aimundertakingurgevaingloryvanityvergeviewwantwarblewaywillwishyearn for
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Sample sentences
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We are always aiming at improving the quality of service.
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The country is aiming at decreasing its imports.
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Barack Obama is aiming for an international ban on nuclear weapons, but is not against them in all wars.
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