noun
a reference point to shoot at
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- his arrow hit the mark
noun
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
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- he fell prey to muggers
- everyone was fair game
- the target of a manhunt
noun
the location of the target that is to be hit
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target area
noun
sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
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noun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)
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- the sole object of her trip was to see her children
verb
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
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- He aimed his fists towards his opponent's face
- criticism directed at her superior
- direct your anger towards others, not towards yourself