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Definition of Observe
1. Verb. Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. "We found traces of lead in the paint"
Specialized synonyms: Catch Out, Find Out, Sense, Instantiate, Trace, See
Related verbs: Discover, Find
Generic synonyms: Sight, Spy
Derivative terms: Detecting, Detection, Detector, Detector, Discoverer, Discovery, Discovery, Discovery, Find, Finder, Finding, Finding, Notice, Observable, Observance, Observant, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observer
2. Verb. Make mention of. "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
Generic synonyms: Say, State, Tell
Specialized synonyms: Comment, Notice, Point Out, Remark
Derivative terms: Mention, Mentioner, Note, Observation, Observer, Remark
3. Verb. Observe with care or pay close attention to. "Take note of this chemical reaction"
Entails: Comprehend, Perceive
Derivative terms: Observable, Observant, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observer
4. Verb. Watch attentively. "The customs agents observe the bags for drugs "; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
Generic synonyms: Watch
Derivative terms: Observable, Observance, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
5. Verb. Show respect towards. "Honor your parents!"
Generic synonyms: Accept
Specialized synonyms: Celebrate, Lionise, Lionize, Tolerate
Derivative terms: Honorable, Honoring, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respect, Respecter
Antonyms: Disrespect
6. Verb. Behave as expected during of holidays or rites. "Observe Yom Kippur"
Specialized synonyms: Commemorate, Mark, Mourn, Solemnise, Solemnize
Derivative terms: Celebrant, Celebration, Celebration, Celebration, Celebrator, Observance, Observant
7. Verb. Follow with the eyes or the mind. "The children observe the ball"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
Generic synonyms: Check, Check Into, Check Out, Check Over, Check Up On, Go Over, Look Into, Suss Out
Related verbs: Follow, Trace
Specialized synonyms: Keep Tabs On, Guard, Invigilate, Proctor
Derivative terms: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observer, Watch
8. Verb. Stick to correctly or closely. "I cannot keep track of all my employees"
Derivative terms: Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation, Observation
9. Verb. Conform one's action or practice to. "We kept to the original conditions of the contract"
Specialized synonyms: Make Good
Antonyms: Break
Derivative terms: Keeping, Observance
Definition of Observe
1. v. t. To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.
2. v. i. To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
Definition of Observe
1. Verb. (transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To follow the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion.) ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To obey a law, rule or custom , comply with. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Observe
1. to look attentively [v -SERVED, -SERVING, -SERVES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Observe
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