Phrasal Verbs ( Aim at V Aim for V Aim to)

Aim at (someone)

1.              intended for someone

·              John’s cruel remarks were clearly aimed at Sarah, his former partner.

2.              to point at someone

·              Diana aimed a blow at her attacker’s face and struck him squarely in his nose.

Aim for (sth)

·              I was aiming for the bull’s eye but completely missed it.

·              I am aiming for an A for my English, Mathematics and Science paper. That’s why I’m studying so hard now.

Aim to (do sth) – intend to do it

• We are aiming to buy a shop in this mall within the next two years.