aiming
intermediateB1/ˈeɪmɪŋ/ · aim-ing
To direct a goal or purpose towards something.
Meanings
To direct a goal or purpose towards something.
کسی چیز کی طرف ہدف یا مقصد طے کرنا۔
نشانہ بنانا
nishana banana
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- aiming for success
- aiming high
- aiming at a target
Example Sentences
She is aiming to achieve her career goals this year.
وہ اس سال اپنے کیریئر کے اہداف حاصل کرنے کا نشانہ بنا رہی ہے۔
Woh is saal apne career ke ahdaf hasil karne ka nishana bana rahi hai.
The team is aiming for the championship title.
ٹیم چیمپئن شپ کا عنوان حاصل کرنے کا ہدف بنا رہی ہے۔
Team championship ka unwan hasil karne ka hadf bana rahi hai.
He is aiming to improve his skills in playing the guitar.
وہ گٹار بجانے میں اپنے ہنر کو بہتر بنانے کا نشانہ بنا رہا ہے۔
Woh guitar bajane mein apne hunar ko behtar banane ka nishana bana raha hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
A - Always, I - Intend, M - My goals.
Picture a dartboard where every bullseye represents a different goal.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اپنے خوابوں کی تعبیر کا نشانہ بنائیں، ہمت سے جو عزم کریں وہی وعدے نبھائیں۔
Apne khwabon ki tabeer ka nishana banaein, Himmat se jo azm karein wohi waade nibhaein.
Aim to realize your dreams, Courageously fulfill the promises you make.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس کا ہدف بڑا، اس کی کامیابی بھی بڑی.
Jis ka hadf bara, us ki kamyabi bhi bari.
He who aims high, achieves great success.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "aimian" — to direct or point at
First known use: 15th century
The term has developed through Middle English from the Old English verb 'aimian', transforming its meaning over time to signify setting a goal or purpose.