target :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. a reference point to shoot at; "his arrow hit the mark"

n. the location of the target that is to be hit

n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

prey, quarry, hunted person

n. a person who is hunted

place, direct, aim at, point at

v. 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"

goal, destination

n. the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey); "a crowd assembled at the finish"; "he was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view"

aim, purpose, intent, intention

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

pattern, design, blueprint

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

substance, sense, meaning

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

ideal

n. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

type

n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

ambition, aspiration, dream

n. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"

mark, fish, sucker, gull, mug, chump, fool, patsy, schlemiel, fall guy

n. a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

give, pay, devote

v. dedicate; "give thought to"; "give priority to"; "pay attention to"

charge, level, point

v. direct into a position for use; "point a gun"; "He charged his weapon at me"

aim, take, train, direct, take aim

v. aim or direct at; as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"

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