(n)purpose, intent, intention, aim, designan anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions“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”
(n)aim, object, objective, targetthe goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)“the sole object of her trip was to see her children”
(v)aim, take, train, take aim, directpoint or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards“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”
(v)target, aim, place, direct, pointintend (something) to move towards a certain goal“He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face”, “criticism directed at her superior”, “direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself”