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Object   /ˈɑbdʒɛkt/  /əbdʒˈɛkt/   Listen
Object

noun
1.
A tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow.  Synonym: physical object.
2.
The goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable).  Synonyms: aim, objective, target.
3.
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon.
4.
The focus of cognitions or feelings.  "The object of my affection"
5.
(computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer.
verb
(past & past part. objected; pres. part. objecting)
1.
Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent.  "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"
2.
Be averse to or express disapproval of.



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"Object" Quotes from Famous Books



... indifference. I have, therefore, made up my mind to give way to the favorite whose happiness I envy, even while I acknowledge my sincere friendship and sincere admiration for him. Well, monseigneur, do you see anything to object to in this reasoning? Is it not that of a man of honor? Is my conduct that of a sincere friend? Answer me, at least, after having so ...
— Ten Years Later • Alexandre Dumas, Pere

... spoke to one another, the training he got from native servants was one of undiluted evil and a series of object-lessons in deceit, petty villainy, chicanery, oppression, lying, dishonesty, and all immorality. And yet—thanks to his equal understanding of the words and deeds of Nurse Beaton, Major Decies, Lieutenant Ochterlonie, his father, the Officers of the Regiment, and ...
— Snake and Sword - A Novel • Percival Christopher Wren

... is usually to purchase of your home nurseryman with whose standing and honesty you are familiar, and whose trees you can personally inspect. Such a man has a reputation at stake and will have an object in keeping your trade. Moreover, you will save freight, secure fresher stock with less liability of injury in handling, and get trees grown under your own conditions. If stock is purchased away from home it is better to get it at a nursery in a more southern ...
— Apple Growing • M. C. Burritt

... certainly most alarming, and ought to receive the fullest attention. What, then, can be done to save Europe from these impending dangers? The large number of "Peace Societies" which have been established in different countries have done excellent spade work. Their main object has been to insure that disputes among nations should be referred to arbitration, with a view to making more difficult their resorting to arms. The great success of these societies demonstrates plainly that there is a strong tendency ...
— The Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 21 - The Recent Days (1910-1914) • Charles F. Horne, Editor

... thing as an object-lesson for a friend at home who, does not believe in corporal punishment for her spoiled child, and to-day thought I would divert it to the purpose of a consolation prize for some of you fellows who couldn't pitch gromets. Like most people ...
— All Aboard - A Story for Girls • Fannie E. Newberry


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