object

Some common synonyms of object are aim, design, end, goal, intention, intent, objective, and purpose. While all these words mean "what one intends to accomplish or attain," object may equal end but more often applies to a more individually determined wish or need.

While in some cases nearly identical to object, aim adds to these implications of effort directed toward attaining or accomplishing.

Although the words design and object have much in common, design implies a more carefully calculated plan.

The synonyms end and object are sometimes interchangeable, but end stresses the intended effect of action often in distinction or contrast to the action or means as such.

The meanings of goal and object largely overlap; however, goal suggests something attained only by prolonged effort and hardship.

While the synonyms intent and object are close in meaning, intent suggests clearer formulation or greater deliberateness.

The words intention and object can be used in similar contexts, but intention implies little more than what one has in mind to do or bring about.

In some situations, the words objective and object are roughly equivalent. However, objective implies something tangible and immediately attainable.

The words purpose and object are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, purpose suggests a more settled determination.