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      goal
      noun
      A result that one is attempting to achieve.
      (sports) In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
      A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
      (sports) The act of placing the object into the goal.
      (linguistics, grammar) A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.
      verb
      (Gaelic football, Australian rules football) To score a goal.
      Synonyms for goal
      objectivenaimndestinationntargetnpurposenendnfinishvtouchdownnintentionn
      Words related to goal
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