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object

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of object

1 something material that can be perceived by the senses
  • I kept tripping over countless little objects scattered about the darkened room.
Synonyms of object

thing
Words Related to object

article, item, piece

being, entity, substance

commodity, good, ware

dingus, doohickey, thingamabob, thingamajig (or thingumajig), thingummy, whatchamacallit, whatnot
2 one that has a real and independent existence
  • trying to determine whether communication with the dead is an object for study, a hoax, or a figment of the imagination
Synonyms of object

being, commodity, entity, existent, individual, individuality, integer, reality, something, substance, thing
Words Related to object

body, subject

material, matter, quantity, stuff
Near Antonyms of object

nonentity
3 something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
  • The object of this course is to teach you algebra.
Synonyms of object

aim, ambition, aspiration, design, dream, end, goal, idea, ideal, intent, intention, mark, meaning, objective, plan, point, pretension, purpose, target, thing
Words Related to object

grail, holy grail

plot, project, scheme

desire, hope, mind, wish

nirvana

destination, terminus
Phrases Synonymous with object

name of the game
Near Antonyms of object

means, method, way

Synonym Discussion of object

intention, intent, purpose, design, aim, end, object, objective, goal mean what one intends to accomplish or attain. intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.
    • announced his intention to marry
intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.
    • the clear intent of the statute
purpose suggests a more settled determination.
    • being successful was her purpose in life
design implies a more carefully calculated plan.
    • the order of events came by accident, not design
aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.
    • her aim was to raise film to an art form
end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.
    • willing to use any means to achieve his end
object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.
    • his constant object was the achievement of pleasure
objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.
    • their objective is to seize the oil fields
goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.
    • worked years to reach her goals

object

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of object

to present an opposing opinion or argument
  • They objected to the conductor's insistence that their train tickets were not valid.
Synonyms of object

demur, except, expostulate, protest, remonstrate (with)
Words Related to object

cavil, quibble

challenge, dare, defy, fight

conflict, debate, dispute, hassle, quarrel, squabble, wrangle

beef, bellyache, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, keen, moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl

balk, gag, stick

censure, criticize, denounce

disobey, rebel, withstand

demonstrate
Phrases Synonymous with object

take exception, take issue
Near Antonyms of object

approve, sanction

accept

accede, acquiesce, agree, assent

adhere, comply, conform, follow, mind, obey, observe

advocate, champion, defend, maintain, support, sustain, uphold

applaud, cheer, commend

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