Meanings
To direct a goal or intention towards something.
کسی چیز کی طرف ایک مقصد یا ارادے کو متعین کرنا۔
نشانہ بنانا
nishana banana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- aimed at
- aimed towards
- aimed to achieve
Example Sentences
She aimed for excellence in her studies.
اس نے اپنی پڑھائی میں اعلیٰ کارکردگی کا نشانہ بنایا۔
Us ne apni parhai mein aala karkardagi ka nishana banaya.
The project is aimed at reducing waste.
یہ منصوبہ فضلہ کم کرنے کا مقصد رکھتا ہے۔
Yeh mansooba fazla kam karne ka maqsad rakhta hai.
This campaign is aimed at raising awareness about climate change.
یہ مہم موسمیاتی تبدیلی کے بارے میں آگاہی بڑھانے کا ہدف رکھتی ہے۔
Yeh muhim mosmiati tabdeeli ke bare mein aagahi barhane ka hadaf rakhti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'aim' is like aiming an arrow towards a target.
Imagine an archer taking careful aim at a bullseye.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود کو ہدف بنا لے، منزلوں کا پھول کھلتا ہے۔
Khud ko hadaf bana le, manzilon ka phool khilta hai.
Make yourself the target, the flower of your destinations blooms.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کا نشانہ بڑا، اس کی کامیابی بھی بڑی۔
Jis ka nishana bara, us ki kamiyabi bhi bari.
He who aims high achieves great success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "aismer" — to direct, to point
First known use: 14th century
The word 'aim' comes from the Old French 'aismer', meaning to direct or point. It evolved in English to refer to the purpose or intention behind an action.