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The verb aim... #1 (permalink) Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:55 am   The verb aim...
 

Can anyone explain please, the difference between "aim to do something" and "aim at doing someing" with good examples? Thanks in advance...
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The verb aim... #2 (permalink) Sun Jan 06, 2008 20:08 pm   The verb aim...
 

There is no difference. It's simply that "aim at doing something" is more awkward sounding than "aim to do something", and so it's used much less. Otherwise they mean the same thing.
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The verb aim... #3 (permalink) Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:30 pm   The verb aim...
 

Thanks Jamie!
So does soemhow mean you suggest that I should try to use "aim to do" more to be on the safe side?
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The verb aim... #4 (permalink) Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:34 pm   The verb aim...
 

Yes, I think it's better to use "aim to do".
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