18 Synonyms & Antonyms For GOAL

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  • Definitions goal [gohl] / goʊl / NOUN aim, purpose of an action Synonyms STRONGEST ambition intention objective target STRONG design destination duty end intent limit mark mission object Antonyms STRONG beginning ground zero start

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    Did you meet your financial goals from one year ago?

    From MarketWatch

    Justice Department officials have said their goal is preventing voter fraud and ensuring election integrity.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Even after decades of research and billions of dollars in investment, no drug trial for Alzheimer's has ever been designed with the goal of reversing the disease and recovering cognitive abilities.

    From Science Daily

    A recent study from the University of British Columbia suggests moderation should not be a seasonal goal but a long-term one.

    From Science Daily

    Home team kicks a field goal to win it.

    From Los Angeles Times

    Related Words

    Words related to goal are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word goal. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

    ambitiousness ambitions ambition bull's-eye cause designs design end end zone finish line focus function functions hopes hope ideal intents intent/intention intentions limit meanings meaning mission missions object premeditation purpose purpose purposes purposes reason target touchdown

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