Purpose vs. Object
Difference Between Purpose and Object
Purposenoun
An object to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal. "purpose".
Objectnoun
A thing that has physical existence.
Purposenoun
A result that is desired; an intention.
Objectnoun
; the goal, end or purpose of something.
Purposenoun
The act of intending to do something; resolution; determination.
Objectnoun
(grammar) The noun phrase which is an internal complement of a verb phrase or a prepositional phrase. In a verb phrase with a transitive action verb, it is typically the receiver of the action.
Purposenoun
The subject of discourse; the point at issue.
Objectnoun
A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed.
Mary Jane had been the object of Peter's affection for years.The convertible, once the object of his desire, was now the object of his hatred.Where's your object of ridicule now?Purposenoun
The reason for which something is done, or the reason it is done in a particular way.
The purpose of turning off the lights overnight is to save energy.Objectnoun
(object-oriented programming) An instantiation of a class or structure.
Purposenoun
(obsolete) Instance; example.
Objectnoun
(category theory) An element within a category upon which functions operate. Thus, a category consists of a set of element objects and the functions that operate on them.
Purposeverb
(intransitive) To have set as one's purpose; resolve to accomplish; intend; plan.
Objectnoun
(obsolete) Sight; show; appearance; aspect.
Purposeverb
To design for some purpose.
Objectverb
(intransitive) To disagree with something or someone; especially in a Court of Law, to raise an objection.
I object to the proposal to build a new airport terminal.Purposeverb
To discourse.
Objectverb
To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason.
Purposenoun
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions;
his intent was to provide a new translationgood intentions are not enoughit was created with the conscious aim of answering immediate needshe made no secret of his designsObjectverb
To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.
Purposenoun
what something is used for;
the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?Objectnoun
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow;
it was full of rackets, balls and other objectsPurposenoun
the quality of being determined to do or achieve something;
his determination showed in his every movementhe is a man of purposeObjectnoun
the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable);
the sole object of her trip was to see her childrenPurposeverb
propose or intend;
I aim to arrive at noonObjectnoun
(grammar) a constituent that is acted upon;
the object of the verbPurposeverb
reach a decision;
he resolved never to drink againObjectnoun
the focus of cognitions or feelings;
objects of thoughtthe object of my affectionObjectverb
express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent;
She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her withWhen asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's licenseObjectverb
be averse to or express disapproval of;
My wife objects to modern furniture
