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Definition of object : 1. A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb.
2. Opposed; presented in opposition; also, exposed.
3. Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
4. That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause.
5. That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark.
6. That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc.
7. To make opposition in words or argument; - usually followed by to.
8. To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
9. To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

Synonyms:

objective lens, bulk, aspiration, victim, item, heading, mass, be, purpose, object glass, design, why, gadget, physical object, intent, bearing, quarry, prey, object lens, butt, recipient, determination, end, receiver, planned, tendency, fair game, being, inclination, point, existent, individual, view, entity, target, mark, target area, existence, meaning, objective

grouch, detract, lament, ridicule, deprecate, disparage, deplore, denigrate

expectation, policy, scheme, prospectus, will, endeavor, calculation, intention, schedule, agenda, strategy, forethought, plan, forecast, ambition, procedure, choice, scenario, idea, consideration, goal, wish, approach, aim, proposal

deny, answer, justify, explain, rebut, react, retort, refute, defend, echo, reply, return, acknowledge, expound, respond

matter, article, substance, something, stuff, thing, body, material, unit

qualifier, structure, conjugation, formulation, phraseology, form, predicate, phrase, grammar, syntax, language, usage, wording, subject

fight, repress, contradict, inhibit, impede, rebuff, cross, counter, protest, check, obstruct, intercept, meddle, confront, suppress, repulse, oppress, resist, interfere, counterattack, counteract, repel, hinder

complain, clash, dissent, disagree, differ, argue, contend, antagonize, collide, conflict, reject, demur, defy, bicker, repudiate, dispute, oppose, challenge

Usage examples:

• Why does your uncle object to me so much? - "Mysterious Mr. Sabin", E. Phillips Oppenheim.
• Then, my dear child, replied Mrs. Middleton, why does your husband object to your going out with us of an evening? - "Ellen Middleton--A Tale", Georgiana Fullerton.
• You don't really object? - "Running Sands", Reginald Wright Kauffman.