The object that receives the direct action of the verb.
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Examples for "direct object"
Examples for "direct object"
1Happiness was not the direct object of a Stoic's life.
2But this or that precept is accidental or consequent to that proper and direct object.
3I answered Mr. Calhoun's letter immediately, rigorously confining myself to the direct object of his inquiries.
4Physical nature must not be made the direct object of obedience; it must be enjoyed, not worshipped.
5The board of police commissioners have recently been charged with the direct object of accomplishing this end.
1(2) The object of the verb (Sec.
Translations for object of the verb