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forum.wordreference.com › threads › aim-at-aim-toDec 14, 2005 · I aim at doing something. = I strive to do something. By using illustrations in class, I aim at enhancing my theoretical lectures with visual aids. I aim to do something. = I attempt/plan to do something. This year, I aim to get back in touch with all of my high school friends. Your example of the figurative "aim at" sounds bizarre to me.