shoot for

Other forms: shooting for; shoots for

Definitions of shoot for
  1. verb
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
    synonyms: aim, aspire, draw a bead on
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    types:
    overshoot
    aim too high
    overrun
    run beyond or past
    type of:
    be after, plan
    have the will and intention to carry out some action
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