ENGLISH
REFERENCE

aim to do sth

idiom
Meaning

to plan or try to achieve something specific.


Examples
SIMPLE

I aim to finish my report by five o'clock.

CONTEXTUAL

The company aims to reduce its energy use by twenty percent over the next two years.

COMPLEX

In his latest policy proposal, the mayor aims to address the housing crisis by incentivizing the construction of affordable apartments across the city.

Last updated April 22, 2026