aim and take share a recorded sense, so the question is not what they mean but which one fits. aim means “point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards”. take means “carry out”. take is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈeɪm/
1.v.point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
2.v.propose or intend
“I aim to arrive at noon”
3.v.move into a desired direction of discourse
“What are you driving at?”
/ˈteɪk/
1.v.carry out
“take action”
2.v.require (time or space)
“It took three hours to get to work this morning”
3.v.take somebody somewhere
“We lead him to our chief”
| aim | take | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɪm/ | /ˈteɪk/ |
| Said | aym | tayk |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 3 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | verb, noun | verb, noun |
| Senses | 11 | 44 |
| How common | Common | Core |
| Synonyms | take, train, take aim | none recorded |