Synonyms for

Goal

Verb / gəʊl / Another word for goal — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Goal means the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

Synonyms & similar words

finish destination end objective target aim purpose intention plan objective destination ambition aspiration dream desire hope wish design intent end mission point

Synonyms by register

Formal

objective aim purpose target ambition

Informal

thing point what you're after

Literary

zenith pinnacle acme

Antonyms

failure defeat loss setback hindrance obstacle

Common collocations

  • achieve a goal
  • set a goal
  • reach a goal
  • meet a goal
  • common goal
  • ultimate goal
  • main goal
  • personal goal

Word family

noun goal
verb goal

Usage note

While 'goal' can refer to a physical objective (like in sports), it most commonly refers to an intended outcome or aspiration. Be mindful of the context when choosing synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. My goal is to become a doctor.
  2. The team's goal is to win the championship.
  3. Her goal is to travel the world.
  4. His goal is to finish the race in under 2 hours.
  5. Our goal is to raise money for charity.

Quotes

  • The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth. - John F. Kennedy
  • A goal properly set is halfway reached. - Zig Ziglar
  • The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. - Michelangelo

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