n. 1 thing, tangible, item; reality, entity, fact, phenomenon A number of objects lay on the table Thoughts may be considered as objects of the imagination. 2 focus, target, butt, aim, destination, quarry, goal The object of my affection has married someone else 3 purpose, end, intention, objective, reason, intent, idea, goal The object of our visit is to ask you a few questions
v. 4 protest (to or against), interfere (with), raise objections (to), argue (against), oppose, be against, take exception (to), disapprove (of), draw the line (at), complain (about), remonstrate (over or about), take a stand (against), refuse I won't object if you want to bring the wine Would you object to rereading that passage? If they ask me, I cannot object.