How to Use "Target" with Example Sentences

target (n): something or someone you try to hurt or destroy; result; something you aim to reach

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Used with adjectives:

"The deer was an easy target for the hunter."
(easy, simple)

"The loud plane was an open target for the enemy."
(open, prime, clear)

"She has set a very high target for her career goal."
(high, difficult, challenging)

Used with verbs:

"The missile reached its target."
(reached, approached, hit)

"The arrow missed the target completely."
(missed)

"The shooter hit his target."
(hit, killed)

Used with prepositions:

"He was aiming for the target."
(for, under, behind, over, above)

"She had her mind on the target."
(on)

target (v): to aim an attack or action

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Used with adverbs:

"Senior citizens are deliberately targeted."
(deliberately, intentionally, specifically)

"Police are actively targeting repeat offenders."
(actively, directly, successfully)

Used with prepositions:

"The products are targeted at young people."
(at)

"The service is targeted toward the poor."
(toward, at)