Sentence:  Accordingly , it is the <WSD>aim</WSD> of this essay to advance a new theory of imitation ( which I shall call mimesis in order to distinguish it from earlier theories of imitation ) and a new theory of invention ( which I shall call symbol for reasons to be stated hereafter ) . 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions