the lens, or system of lenses, placed at the end of a telescope, microscope, etc., which is toward the object. Its function is to form an image of the object, which is then viewed by the eyepiece. Called also objective or objective lens. See Illust. of Microscope, A person or thing toward which an emotion is directed, A thing that has physical existence, intransitive verb_ To present a dissenting or opposing argument; raise an objection, To be averse to or express disapproval of something, To put forward in or as a reason for opposition; offer as criticism, To make opposition in words or argument; to express one's displeasure; -- usually followed by to, transitive verb_ obsolete To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose, To offer in opposition as a criminal charge or by way of accusation or reproach; to adduce as an objection or adverse reason