target
Translation
target, goal, aim, objective
Examples
The archer hit the center of the target.
The archer hit the centre of the target.
Our main target is to increase sales.
Our main target is to increase sales.
Grammar Patterns
a target for ((sth.)) The company is a target for a takeover.
a target of ((sth.)) He was the target of constant criticism.
Similar Words
Synonyms: goal, aim, objective, mark; Antonyms: source, origin
Etymology
From Old French 'targette', diminutive of 'targe' meaning 'light shield'. It originally meant a small shield.
Memory Tips
Imagine throwing a dart at a TARget. The 'tar' sound is sharp, like hitting the mark.