Index of English words, starting with "ob"

(1) - Object (a.) Opposed; presented in opposition; also, exposed.
(2) - Object (v. t.) A word, phrase, or clause toward which an action is directed, or is considered to be directed; as, the object of a transitive verb.
(3) - Object (v. t.) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
(4) - Object (v. t.) That by which the mind, or any of its activities, is directed; that on which the purpose are fixed as the end of action or effort; that which is sought for; end; aim; motive; final cause.
(5) - Object (v. t.) That which is set, or which may be regarded as set, before the mind so as to be apprehended or known; that of which the mind by any of its activities takes cognizance, whether a thing external in space or a conception formed by the mind itself; as, an object of knowledge, wonder, fear, thought, study, etc.
(6) - Object (v. t.) That which is put, or which may be regarded as put, in the way of some of the senses; something visible or tangible; as, he observed an object in the distance; all the objects in sight; he touched a strange object in the dark.
(7) - Object (v. i.) To make opposition in words or argument; -- usually followed by to.
(8) - Object (v. t.) To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
(9) - Object (v. t.) To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

(1) - Objectify (v. t.) To cause to become an object; to cause to assume the character of an object; to render objective.

(1) - Objection (n.) Cause of trouble; sorrow.
(2) - Objection (n.) That which is, or may be, presented in opposition; an adverse reason or argument; a reason for objecting; obstacle; impediment; as, I have no objection to going; unreasonable objections.
(3) - Objection (n.) The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection.