take aim vs aim

take aim is not a noun while aim is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
take aim	No	No	Yes	No
aim	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, take aim and aim are synonyms defined as:

take aim and aim: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

Other synonyms of take aim include direct, take, train.

As verbs, aim is a hyponym of take aim; that is, aim is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take aim:

take aim: point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
aim: intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

Other hyponyms of take aim include direct, place, point, target, draw a bead on, hold, turn, swing, charge, level, point, level, sight.

take aim (noun)	aim (noun)
	the action of directing something at an object
	an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
	the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
	the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

take aim (verb)	aim (verb)
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards	have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
	propose or intend
	specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
	direct (a remark) toward an intended goal
	move into a desired direction of discourse
	point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
	intend (something) to move towards a certain goal