goal vs wish

goal

noun
  • A result that one is attempting to achieve. 

  • A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal. 

  • 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. 

  • The act of placing the object into the goal. 

  • In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object. 

verb
  • To score a goal. 

wish

noun
  • The thing desired or longed for. 

  • An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power. 

  • A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen. 

  • A water meadow. 

verb
  • To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur. 

  • To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of. 

  • I wish I could go back in time and teach myself what I know now. 

  • To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something). 

  • To desire; to want. 

  • To request or desire to do an activity. 

How often have the words goal and wish occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )