Suggest vs Aim - What's the Difference?

Aim

Suggest

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • the action of directing something at an object
  • the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies
  • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
  • an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
Definition as Noun
Definition as Verb
  • direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
  • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
  • have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  • move into a desired direction of discourse
  • propose or intend
  • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
  • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
Definition as Verb
  • call to mind
  • drop a hint; intimate by a hint
  • imply as a possibility
  • make a proposal, declare a plan for something

Synonyms

Examples

  • "he took aim and fired"
  • "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
  • "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"
  • "She wanted to aim a pun"
  • "What are you driving at?"
  • "I aim to arrive at noon"
  • "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"
  • "He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
  • "this remark evoked sadness"
  • "The evidence suggests a need for more clarification"
  • "the senator proposed to abolish the sales tax"

Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb
Verb

Related

See also

Sentences with the word Aim?
Sentences with the word Suggest?
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