object to — to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈdʒekt tu/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to object to the new expensive cat food I bought.
- The residents object to the construction of a noisy factory in their neighborhood.
- I object to working overtime every single day - even robots need rest!
object to
VERB[/əbˈdʒekt tu/]
to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
to disagree with or oppose something; to express disapproval of something
You can object to the ruling, but you're still subject to respect!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin objectus, the past participle of obicere, meaning 'thrown against' or 'placed before'. The sense developed from the literal concept of placing something in front as an obstacle to the figurative meaning of opposing or raising an objection.
Breakdown
ob- (against, before) + jacere (to throw) → objectus (thrown before) → object (to oppose or raise objection)
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to object to the new expensive cat food I bought.”
“The residents object to the construction of a noisy factory in their neighborhood.”
“I object to working overtime every single day - even robots need rest!”
“The lawyer will object to any evidence that was obtained illegally.”
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