DICTOMETER

FORMÅL (Norwegian for "aim")

(aim, goal, intention, object, objective, purpose, fin, finalidad, intención, objetivo)

1. Synonyms:
   • Purpose
   • Intent
   • Intention
   • Aim
   • Design
   Definitions:
   • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
   Examples:
   • His intent was to provide a new translation
   • Good intentions are not enough
   • It was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs
   • He made no secret of his designs
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Aim
   • Object
   • Objective
   • Target
   Definitions:
   • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
   Examples:
   • The sole object of her trip was to see her children
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Aim
   Definitions:
   • the action of directing something at an object
   Examples:
   • He took aim and fired
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Bearing
   • Heading
   • Aim
   Definitions:
   • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Aim
   • Take
   • Train
   • Take aim
   • Direct
   Definitions:
   • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
   Examples:
   • Please don't aim at your little brother!
   • He trained his gun on the burglar
   • Don't train your camera on the women
   • Take a swipe at one's opponent
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Aim
   • Purpose
   • Purport
   • Propose
   Definitions:
   • propose or intend
   Examples:
   • I aim to arrive at noon
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Drive
   • Get
   • Aim
   Definitions:
   • move into a desired direction of discourse
   Examples:
   • What are you driving at?
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Calculate
   • Aim
   • Direct
   Definitions:
   • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Target
   • Aim
   • Place
   • Direct
   • Point
   Definitions:
   • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
   Examples:
   • He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
   • Criticism directed at her superior
   • Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Aim
   Definitions:
   • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
   Examples:
   • She wanted to aim a pun
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Draw a bead on
   • Aspire
   • Aim
   • Shoot for
   Definitions:
   • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal