AIM - [verb; noun] to direct a weapon towards something that you want to hit; to make efforts or plans in order to achieve something; goal; purpose

Examples of use

William Tell aimed the arrow carefully at the apple.

His aim is to increase the sales of his company.

 

ATTEMPT - [verb; noun] to make an effort to do something that may be difficult; an effort made to do something

Examples of use

The second exercise was so difficult that I didn't even attempt to do it.

I passed my driving test at the third attempt.