Aim vs Aspire vs Intend vs Strive vs Target

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Aim

Top 1000 (molto comune) B1 verb

Aspire

Top 3000 (comune) C1 verb

Intend

Top 5000 (abbastanza comune) B1 verb

Strive

Top 2000 (comune) C1 verb

Target

Top 1000 (molto comune) A2 noun

	Aim	Aspire	Intend	Strive	Target
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 /["/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/"]/
Significato	To 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.
Esempio	I 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.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 1000 (molto comune)	Top 3000 (comune)	Top 5000 (abbastanza comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	B1	C1	B1	C1	A2
Categoria grammaticale	verb	verb	verb	verb	noun
Collocazioni	at, for, aim high, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, clearly, directly, squarely, be aimed at, directly, straight, carefully, at, for	aspire to greatness, aspire to leadership, aspire to achieve, aspire to excellence	fully, clearly, originally, for, fully, clearly, originally, for	hard, mightily, desperately, after, against, for	achievable, 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
Contrari	neglect, ignore, disregard	despise, dislike, reject	unintended, neglect, ignore	relax, surrender, give up	dodge, avoid
Errori comuni	Confusing '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.
Note d'uso	Use '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.

Domande frequenti: Aim vs Aspire vs Intend vs Strive vs Target

Qual è la differenza tra Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive e 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.

Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive e Target sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Aim: B1, Aspire: C1, Intend: B1, Strive: C1, Target: A2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive e Target?

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

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

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.

Posso usare Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive e Target in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Aim, Aspire, Intend, Strive e Target sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.