Aim vs Aspire vs Intend vs Strive vs Target

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Aim

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)B1verb

Aspire

Top 3.000 (häufig)C1verb

Intend

Top 5.000 (recht häufig)B1verb

Strive

Top 2.000 (häufig)C1verb

Target

Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)A2noun
 AimAspireIntendStriveTarget
Aussprache🇬🇧 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/eɪm/","/eɪmz/","/eɪmd/","/ˈeɪmɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈspaɪə(r)/","/əˈspaɪəz/","/əˈspaɪəd/","/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈspaɪər/","/əˈspaɪərz/","/əˈspaɪərd/","/əˈspaɪərɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtend/","/ɪnˈtendz/","/ɪnˈtendɪd/","/ɪnˈtendɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/straɪv/","/straɪvz/","/strəʊv/","/straɪvd/","/ˈstrɪvn/","/ˈstraɪvɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɑːɡɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɑːrɡɪt/"]/
BedeutungTo plan or intend to reach a goal.To want something very much and work towards it.To plan or have a purpose in mind.To work hard to achieve something.The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.
BeispielI aim to finish my project by the end of the week.She aspired to a scientific career.I intend to finish my homework before dinner.We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards.The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.
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Wie häufigTop 1.000 (sehr häufig)Top 3.000 (häufig)Top 5.000 (recht häufig)Top 2.000 (häufig)Top 1.000 (sehr häufig)
CEFR-NiveauB1C1B1C1A2
Wortartverbverbverbverbnoun
Kollokationenat, for, aim high, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, directly, straight, carefully, at, foraspire to greatness, aspire to leadership, aspire to achieve, aspire to excellencefully, clearly, originally, for, fully, clearly, originally, forhard, mightily, desperately, after, against, forachievable, attainable, low, set, aim for, achieve, audience, demographic, group, above (a/​the) target, off target, on target, favourite/​favorite, frequent, important, choose, identify, pick, site, off target, on target, target for, put up, set up, aim at, area, range, practice, off target, on target, wide of the target
Antonymeneglect, ignore, disregarddespise, dislike, rejectunintended, neglect, ignorerelax, surrender, give updodge, avoid
Häufige FehlerConfusing 'aim for' with 'aim at' when discussing targets., Using 'aim' without an object (e.g., 'I aim' should be followed by 'to do something')., Incorrectly conjugating 'aim' in different tenses.Using 'aspire' without 'to', like saying 'I aspire being a doctor'., Confusing 'aspire' with 'inspire', which means to fill someone with idea or energy., Saying 'I aspire for success' instead of 'I aspire to succeed'.Saying 'intend for' instead of 'intend to'., Using 'intended' incorrectly in past tense where present is needed., Confusing 'intend' with 'mean'.'Strive' is often confused with 'strive for'; remember it needs 'to' before a verb., Some learners use 'strived' as the past tense, but it's 'strove' or 'strived' depending on context., Mixing up 'strive' with 'thrive' due to similar sounds.Using 'target' as a verb without an object., Confusing 'target' with 'goal' in specific contexts., Mistaking the pronunciation or spelling.
Hinweise zur VerwendungUse 'aim' when talking about goals or targets. It's suitable in both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in very casual conversations. In academic writing, 'aim' often refers to the purpose of a study.Commonly used in professional or personal development contexts. It may sound too formal in casual conversations. Avoid using it when you simply want to say 'want'.Use 'intend' to express plans or goals, often in a sincere context. It may not be suitable for casual conversations or informal settings where simpler words like 'want' are preferred.Use 'strive' in contexts where you want to emphasize effort towards a goal. It's appropriate in both formal and informal situations but may sound overly dramatic for casual conversations.Use 'target' in both business and everyday contexts when discussing goals. Avoid using it in overly casual settings.

Häufige Fragen: Aim vs Aspire vs Intend vs Strive vs Target

Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive und Target?

Aim: To plan or intend to reach a goal. Aspire: To want something very much and work towards it. Intend: To plan or have a purpose in mind. Strive: To work hard to achieve something. Target: The goal or aim that you are trying to reach.

Sind Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive und Target auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?

Aim: B1, Aspire: C1, Intend: B1, Strive: C1, Target: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.

Welche Wortart sind Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive und Target?

Aim: verb, Aspire: verb, Intend: verb, Strive: verb, Target: noun.

Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?

Aim: I aim to finish my project by the end of the week. Aspire: She aspired to a scientific career. Intend: I intend to finish my homework before dinner. Strive: We encourage all members to strive for the highest standards. Target: The target for this marketing campaign is young adults.

Kann ich Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive und Target austauschbar verwenden?

Nicht immer. Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive und Target sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.

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