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object

n. the focus of cognitions or feelings; "objects of thought"; "the object of my affection"

object

n. (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon; "the object of the verb"

object

n. in object-oriented programming, an independent module of data with its associated processing

object

n. an independent block of text or graphic in a document

inanimate object, physical object

n. a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow; "it was full of rackets, balls and other objects"

aim, objective, target

n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"

express objections, raise an objection

v. 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"

substance, sense, meaning

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

aim, purpose, intent, intention

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

interpretation, reading, version

n. a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something

import, significance, implication

n. a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred; "the significance of his remark became clear only later"; "the expectation was spread both by word and by implication"

article

n. one of a class of artifacts; "an article of clothing"

device

n. an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"

gimmick, gizmo, dohickey, dojigger, doodad, doohickey, gubbins, thingamabob, thingumabob, thingmabob, thingamajig, thingumajig, thingmajig, thingummy

n. something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known; "she eased the ball-shaped doodad back into its socket"; "there may be some great new gizmo around the corner that you will want to use"

contrivance, appliance, contraption, convenience, gadget, gizmo, widget

n. a device or control that is very useful for a particular job

end

n. one of two places from which people are communicating to each other; "the phone rang at the other end"; "both ends wrote at the same time"

stub, nub

n. a small piece; "a nub of coal"; "a stub of a pencil"

receiver, recipient

n. a person who gets something

aim, purpose, intent, intention

n. an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good intentions are not enough"; "it was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needs"; "he made no secret of his designs"

pattern, design, blueprint

n. something intended as a guide for making something else; "a blueprint for a house"; "a pattern for a skirt"

substance, sense, meaning

n. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

plan, program, programme

n. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"

ideal

n. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

type

n. a subdivision of a particular kind of thing; "what type of sculpture do you prefer?"

ambition, aspiration, dream

n. a cherished desire; "his ambition is to own his own business"

care, feel concern, feel interest

v. feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"

worry

v. be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy; "I worry about my job"

mind, worry about

v. be concerned with or about something or somebody

assist, serve, attend to, attend

v. work for or be a servant to; "May I serve you?"; "She attends the old lady in the wheelchair"; "Can you wait on our table, please?"; "Is a salesperson assisting you?"; "The minister served the King for many years"

nurse

v. try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury; "He nursed his cold with Chinese herbs"

tend

v. have care of or look after; "She tends to the children"

disagree, differ, take issue

v. be of different opinions; "I beg to differ!"; "She disagrees with her husband on many questions"

oppose, be against, express opposition to

v. be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion"

protest

v. utter words of protest

fight, struggle, have a fight

v. be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight; "the tribesmen fought each other"; "Siblings are always fighting"; "Militant groups are contending for control of the country"

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