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Idiom idiom

aim to do sth


to plan or try to achieve something specific.


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