Collocations for aim - noun

broad, general, overall | basic, central, essential, fundamental | chief, first, key, main, major, primary, prime, principal, overriding | sole
His sole aim in life is to enjoy himself.

clear, explicit
It is important to have a clear aim in view.

ambitious | high, worthy
Simple truth must be the highest aim of any real enquiry.

limited, modest | legitimate | common
I want to see a strong and united country in which people work together with common aims.

underlying
Although the report covers many areas, its underlying aim is to ensure that another accident never happens.

immediate, initial | original | eventual, ultimate
His ultimate aim was to force the prime minister to resign.

long-term, short-term | avowed, declared, express/expressed, stated
The express aim of the treaty is to keep the whole region free from nuclear weapons.

war | policy/political, strategic

have | set youself | achieve, fulfil
You will have to work hard to achieve your aim.

further, pursue
They were intent on furthering their aims. | The country is still pursuing its aim of joining the EU.

with the ~ of
She started the organization with the aim of helping local people.

aims and objectives
What are the aims and objectives of this visit?

careful
I''ll take more careful aim next time.

poor
His aim was poor and he missed the target.

take

~ at
He took aim at the target and fired.