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objected

ob·ject
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun ob-jikt, -jekt; verb uh b-jekt]
    • /noun ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; verb əbˈdʒɛkt/
    • /ˈɒb.dʒɪkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun ob-jikt, -jekt; verb uh b-jekt]
    • /noun ˈɒb dʒɪkt, -dʒɛkt; verb əbˈdʒɛkt/

Definitions of objected word

  • noun objected anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form. 1
  • noun objected a thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed: an object of medical investigation. 1
  • noun objected the end toward which effort or action is directed; goal; purpose: Profit is the object of business. 1
  • noun objected a person or thing with reference to the impression made on the mind or the feeling or emotion elicited in an observer: an object of curiosity and pity. 1
  • noun objected anything that may be apprehended intellectually: objects of thought. 1
  • noun objected Optics. the thing of which a lens or mirror forms an image. 1

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Origin of objected

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; (noun) Middle English: “something perceived, purpose, objection,” from Medieval Latin objectum “something thrown down or presented (to the mind),” noun use of neuter of Latin objectus (past participle of objicere), equivalent to ob- ob- + jec- (combining form of jacere to throw; see jet1) + -tus past participle suffix; (v.) Middle English objecten to argue against (< Middle French obje(c)ter) < Latin objectāre to throw or put before, oppose

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Parts of speech for Objected

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

objected popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

objected usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for objected

noun objected

  • articled — In Britain, someone who is articled to a firm of lawyers or accountants is employed by the firm and is training to become qualified.
  • bodied — of or relating to the body; bodily.
  • mattered — the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed: the matter of which the earth is made.
  • massed — a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size: a mass of dough.
  • purposed — the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc.

verb objected

  • opposed — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
  • protested — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
  • complained — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
  • challenged — If you say that someone is challenged in a particular way, you mean that they have a disability in that area. Challenged is often combined with inappropriate words for humorous effect.
  • demurred — to make objection, especially on the grounds of scruples; take exception; object: They wanted to make him the treasurer, but he demurred.

Antonyms for objected

noun objected

  • subjected — that which forms a basic matter of thought, discussion, investigation, etc.: a subject of conversation.

verb objected

  • approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
  • aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
  • helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
  • praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
  • agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.

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