Grammar fix
reach a goal
achieve an aim
to succeed in doing something you planned or wanted to do, especially after working hard for it.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
After months of practice, she finally reached her goal of running a marathon.
To reach my goal of becoming a doctor, I need to study hard and gain experience in hospitals.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I want to reach to my goals.
Say: I want to reach my goals.
'Reach' takes the goal directly — no 'to'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Reach a goal' is the natural phrase; 'attain my objective' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
reach + a goal
- a goal
- your target
- the finish line
- milestones