aim to

Idioms  

1. 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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Executives said they aim to introduce items like grilled-chicken bowls, which they also believe will appeal to people taking weight-loss drugs and seeking more protein.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

The Rams aim to ride the momentum gained from Monday night’s victory over the New York Giants into Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos in Denver.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

The more the Fed and other central banks aim to tighten policy, the more likely it is that spreads should widen further.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic say they aim to advance such tech in a way which benefits humans and protect them from its existential risks.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

“I don’t reckon I aim to ever get that ornery,” Lyddie said.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson