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target


target - noun

  • a reference point to shoot at
  • a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
  • the location of the target that is to be hit
  • sports equipment consisting of an object set up for a marksman or archer to aim at
  • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

    • target - verb

    • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

    target - thesaurus

    aim   butt   direct   mark   object   objective   place   point   prey   quarry  


    View spelling list The /it/ sound spelled et and learn about the word target in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 32. Word endings: -et, -ot, -ate, -ite.

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    Scrabble score for target

    t is 1 a is 1 r is 1 g is 2 e is 1 t is 1
    Scrabble score = 7

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