target
target /ˈtɝːgət/
noun
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()
A reference point to shoot at
(
mark
, target
)
a reference point to shoot at
His arrow hit the mark
his arrow hit the mark
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()
The location of the target that is to be hit
(
target area
, target
)
the location of the target that is to be hit
They aimed at the target and released the arrow, hitting the bullseye.
They aimed at the target and released the arrow, hitting the bullseye.
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()
A person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
(
fair game
, quarry
, prey
, target
)
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
He fell prey to muggers
he fell prey to muggers
Everyone was fair game
everyone was fair game
The target of a manhunt
the target of a manhunt
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()
Sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
(
butt
, target
)
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
The archer aimed carefully at the target, his concentration focused on hitting the bullseye
The archer aimed carefully at the target, his concentration focused on hitting the bullseye
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()
The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
(
target
, object
, aim
, objective
)
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
The sole object of her trip was to see her children
the sole object of her trip was to see her children
verb
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Intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
(
point
, target
, aim
, direct
, place
)
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
Criticism directed at her superior
criticism directed at her superior
Direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself
direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself