Noun
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the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
"the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
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sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
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the location of the target that is to be hit
- target area -
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"
- fair game -
a reference point to shoot at
"his arrow hit the mark"
Verb
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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"