Synonyms for object
ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; əbˈdʒɛktob·ject

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1. objectnoun

   A thing that has physical existence.

   Synonyms:
   article, item, target, thing

2. objectnoun

   The goal, end or purpose of something.

   Synonyms:
   target, thing, article, item

3. objectnoun

   The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.

   Synonyms:
   target, thing, article, item

4. objectnoun

   A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.

   Synonyms:
   article, thing, item, target

5. objectnoun

   In object-oriented programming, an instantiation of a class or structure.

   Synonyms:
   item, thing, target, article

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1. object

   The aim is the direction in which one shoots, or sometimes that which is aimed at. The mark is that at which one shoots; the goal, that toward which one runs. All alike indicate the direction of endeavor. The end is the point at which one expects or hopes to close his labors; the object, that which he would grasp as the reward of his labors. Aspiration, design, endeavor, purpose, referring to the mental acts by which the aim is attained, are often used as interchangeable with aim. Aspiration applies to what are viewed as noble aims; endeavor, design, intention, purpose, indifferently to the best or worst. Aspiration has less of decision than the other terms; one may aspire to an object, and yet lack the fixedness of purpose by which alone it can be attained. Purpose is stronger than intention. Design especially denotes the adaptation of means to an end; endeavor refers to the exertions by which it is to be attained. One whose aims are worthy, whose aspirations are high, whose designs are wise, and whose purposes are steadfast, may hope to reach the goal of his ambition, and will surely win some object worthy of a life's endeavor. Compare AMBITION; DESIGN.

   Synonyms:
   aim, aspiration, design, determination, end, end, endeavor, endeavor, goal, inclination, intent, intention, mark, purpose, tendency

   Antonyms:
   aimlessness, avoidance, carelessness, heedlessness, neglect, negligence, oversight, purposelessness, thoughtlessness

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1. objectnoun

   Synonyms:
   appearance, sight, design, end, aim, motive, intent, view, goal

   Antonyms:
   idea, notion, conception, fancy, subject, proposal, purpose, effect

2. objectverb

   Synonyms:
   oppose, contravene, obstruct, defer to, except to, gainsay, disapprove

   Antonyms:
   approve, approve of

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1. object, physical objectnoun

   a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

   "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

   Synonyms:
   objective, aim, physical object, target

2. aim, object, objective, targetnoun

   the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

   "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

   Synonyms:
   intention, aim, objective, quarry, design, physical object, object lens, mark, butt, target area, prey, objective lens, intent, object glass, target, fair game, bearing, purpose, heading

3. objectnoun

   (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

   "the object of the verb"

   Synonyms:
   objective, aim, physical object, target

4. objectnoun

   the focus of cognitions or feelings

   "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"

   Synonyms:
   objective, aim, physical object, target

5. objectverb

   (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

   "in object-oriented programming, objects include data and define its status, its methods of operation and how it interacts with other objects"

   Synonyms:
   objective, aim, physical object, target

6. objectverb

   express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

   "She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with"; "When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license"

7. objectverb

   be averse to or express disapproval of

   "My wife objects to modern furniture"

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   • Constituent
   • Content
   • Disapprove
   • Goal
   • Grammar

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1. objectnoun

   Synonyms:
   mark, butt

2. objectnoun

   Synonyms:
   end, aim, intent, purpose, design, view, scope, drift, goal, final cause

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1. objectnoun

   Synonyms:
   thing, article, goal, purpose, aim, motive, intent, design, target, butt, destination, view

2. objectverb

   Synonyms:
   disapprove, oppose, demur, contravene, gainsay, except, cavil

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1. List of paraphrases for "object":

   objects, subject, purpose, aim, subject-matter, oppose, objection, objective, re, objeto, goal, order, target, articles

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1. Alexander Hamilton Stephens:

   The real object of those who resorted to Secession, as well as those who sustained it, was not to overthrow the Government of the United States but to perpetuate the principles upon which it was founded. The object in quitting the Union was not to destroy, but to save the principles of the Constitution.

2. George Orwell, 1984:

   The object of persecution is persecution. The object of torture is torture. The object of power is power.

3. Ritch Workman:

   This is the first time that I’ve seen an immovable object on top of the budget, and no negotiation can take place until somehow we move that object.

4. Brian Grefenstette:

   If we're seeing the birth of a compact object in real time, this could be the start of a new chapter in our understanding of stellar evolution, we looked at this object with many different observatories, and of course the more windows you open onto an object, the more you can learn about it. But, as we're seeing with the Cow, that doesn't necessarily mean the solution will be simple.

5. Simone de Beauvoir:

   To make oneself an object, to make oneself passive, is a very different thing from being a passive object.