be, seem | remain

truly, very | completely, purely, totally, wholly
It is impossible to be completely objective.

fairly, quite, reasonably | apparently | supposedly

key, main, major, primary, prime, principal | broad, overall, overriding, ultimate | limited, narrow | long-term, short-term | clear, specific | stated
The legislation has failed to achieve its stated objectives.

common
The two groups are pursuing a common objective.

economic, educational, environmental, military, political, strategic | business, policy

accomplish, achieve, attain, fulfil, meet, reach, succeed in
The department needs more money to fulfil its objectives.

fail in | agree, define, establish, formulate, identify, set, specify
We need to establish a clear objective.

declare, state | clarify | promote, pursue

in an/the ~
The party is radical in its objectives.

~ of
We succeeded in our prime objective of cutting costs.