B1 — Intermediateverb
mirare
to aim (at), to aspire (to)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
puntaretendere aaspirareambirecercare di
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rinunciaredesistereabbandonaredeviare
Usage note
'Mirare a' = to aim at/aspire to. Literal use: 'mirare al bersaglio' = to aim at the target. 'Aspirare a' = more of an aspiration/dream. 'Puntare su' = to count on.
Example
"La nuova politica mira a ridurre le emissioni di CO2 entro il 2030."
"The new policy aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 2030."
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