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take aim

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌteɪk ˈeɪm/

take aim means: You point a weapon carefully at the thing you want to hit.

verb

POINT AT TARGETB1

You point a weapon carefully at the thing you want to hit.

  • He took aim at the target.
  • The archer took aim before releasing the arrow.
  • Take aim carefully before you shoot.

How to use it: take aim at someone/something (She took aim at the target and fired.)

Similar words: aim

Common phrases: take aim carefully, take aim at something

DIRECT CRITICISMC1

You choose a person or thing to criticize.

  • Her article takes aim at dishonest employers.
  • The mayor took aim at his critics during the interview.
  • Why did the speaker take aim at teachers?

How to use it: take aim at someone/something (The report takes aim at the government’s housing policy.)

Similar words: criticize, attack

Opposites: praise

Common phrases: take aim at someone, take aim at something

Questions about take aim

What does take aim mean?

You point a weapon carefully at the thing you want to hit.

What is take aim in other languages?

Türkçe: nişan almak · Español: apuntar · Français: viser · Deutsch: zielen · Italiano: mirare · 日本語: 狙いを定める

How do you pronounce take aim?

It is pronounced /ˌteɪk ˈeɪm/.

How do you use take aim in a sentence?

He took aim at the target. The archer took aim before releasing the arrow.

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