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target

noun

a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"
Synonyms: mark
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"; "everyone was fair game"; "the target of a manhunt"
Synonyms: fair game, prey, quarry
the location of the target that is to be hit
Synonyms: target area
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
Synonyms: butt
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
Synonyms: aim, object, objective

verb

intend (something) to move towards a certain goal; "He aimed his fists towards his opponent''s face"; "criticism directed at her superior"; "direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself"
Synonyms: aim, direct, place, point