Synonyms for

Targets

Verb / ˈtɑ:rgʌts / Another word for targets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Targets are objects or goals that someone aims at or tries to hit.

Synonyms & similar words

prey target butt point objective fairgame place mark direct targetarea object quarry aim goals objectives aims marks bullseyes quarries prey victims subjects points destinations addresses locations sites spots areas territories regions sectors fields

Synonyms by register

Formal

objectives goals aims purposes

Informal

marks bullseyes shots

Literary

quarries marks

Antonyms

unintended accidental random unplanned unforeseen chance

Common collocations

  • achieve targets
  • meet targets
  • hit targets
  • set targets
  • target audience
  • target market
  • target group
  • specific targets

Word family

noun target
verb target
adjective targeted

Usage note

As a noun, 'targets' refers to specific goals or objectives. As a verb, it means to aim at or direct something towards a particular person or group.

Example sentences

  1. The police officers practiced shooting at the targets on the range.
  2. The basketball player aimed at the target and scored a three-pointer.
  3. The salesman's target for the month was to sell ten cars.
  4. The teacher set learning targets for her students at the beginning of the semester.
  5. The company's target audience is teenagers who like sports.

Quotes

  • "A goal properly set is halfway reached." - Zig Ziglar
  • "The target of education is the knowledge, not of facts, but of values." - William S. Burroughs
  • "Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star." - W. Clement Stone

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