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Definitions

target

[tahr-git] / ˈtɑr gɪt /
NOUN
aim, goal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aim goal mark object objective
STRONG
ambition bull's-eye end intention
WEAK
destination duty ground zero point spot
NOUN
object of ridicule or attack
Synonyms
STRONGEST
mark victim
STRONG
butt byword game laughingstock pigeon prey quarry scapegoat scorn sport
WEAK
sitting duck
VERB
aim an attack at
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aim at attack fire at hit
STRONG
home in on zero in on
VERB
direct a message to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address focus on
STRONG
pitch to
VERB
select for harm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
harass oppress persecute single out victimize
STRONG
discriminate against prey on
WEAK
pick on

Example Sentences

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She left her price target unchanged at $85, up about 26% from recent levels.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

But not every energy target will meet that standard, and the military benefit doesn’t justify plunging 90 million people into darkness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Owners will also be allowed to donate up to 14 days of free holidays to charity to reach the 182 day target.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

His $128 target on the stock implies 34.9% downside from current levels.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Klava and Galya reached their target and released their bombs, then tried to climb away to escape the battle.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.