Synonyms of goal
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Another word for goal is success. Other synonyms of goal are object, objective, intention, aim and ambition.
Synonyms and similar words for goal
nounA result that one is attempting to achieve.
- ambitionA personal quality similar to motivation, not necessarily tied to a single goal.
nounThe subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb.
nounMore synonyms
- object of desire
- objectiveA goal that is striven for.
- purpose
- aspiration
- aimIntention or goal.
- endA purpose, goal, or aim.
- terminus ad quem formalAn objective or goal.
- intentionA goal or purpose.
- objectObjective; goal, end or purpose of something.
- successThe achievement of one's aim or goal.
- telosThe aim, purpose, or end goal.
Meaning of goal
- noun A result that one is attempting to achieve.
- noun In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
- noun The act of placing the object into the goal.
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