Meaning & use
Objected
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Expressed disapproval of or opposition to something; raised a protest or argument against.
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The lawyer objected to the question before the witness could answer.
Several residents objected to the new construction plans at the town meeting.
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Past tense of 'object', from the Latin 'objectare', meaning 'to oppose' or 'to throw against'.
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