object

noun
  1. A material thing that can be seen and touched. noun
    The museum displayed various ancient objects.
    She placed the object on the table.
  2. A person or thing to which a specified action or feeling is directed. noun
    He was the object of her affection.
    The object of the game is to score the most points.
  3. A goal or purpose. noun
    The object of their study was to understand human behavior.
    Her main object in life was to become a doctor.
  4. To express or feel disapproval, opposition, or dissent. verb
    She objected to the terms of the contract.
    He objected when they tried to change the rules.