objeject and oppose

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Dear Teacher,

I would like to know what is the difference between APPOSE and OBJECT
 
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bunpeng said:
Dear Teacher,

I would like to know what is the difference between APPOSE and OBJECT
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Hi, bunpeng!

The verb object has a sense of disagreement but oppose has a sense of acting against.

I may object to the engagement of my daughter to the unemployed gardner but I will not oppose their plans for the wedding.

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