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mirar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aim verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
  • consider verb To think carefully about something before making a decision.
  • sight noun The ability to see; vision.
  • target noun Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.

Senses

mirar is used for these senses in English:

  • aim (transitive) To direct or point (e.g. a weapon), at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object
  • consider (transitive) To look at attentively.
  • sight (transitive, intransitive) To observe or aim (at something) using a (gun) sight.
  • target (transitive) To aim something, especially a weapon, at (a target).

aim — full definition

  1. verb To point a weapon or object at a target.
  2. verb To intend or work toward a particular goal.
  3. noun A goal or intention.
  4. noun The act of pointing something, such as a weapon, at a target; also, one's skill at hitting a target.

consider — full definition

  1. verb To think carefully about something before making a decision.
  2. verb To regard or judge someone or something as having a particular quality.
  3. verb To show regard or respect for someone's feelings or circumstances.

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