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- DictionaryOb·serve/əbˈzərv/
verb
- 1. notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant: "young people observe that decisions are made by others"
- 2. make a remark: "“It's chilly,” she observed"
verb (used with object) , ob·served, ob·serv·ing. to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. Antonyms: ignore. to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question.
Check pronunciation: observe. Definition of observe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
4 days ago · 1. (tr; may take a clause as object) to see; perceive; notice. I observed that he was trembling. 2. (when tr, may take a clause as object) to watch (something) carefully; pay attention to (something) 3. to make observations of (something), esp scientific ones.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of. synonyms: detect, discover, find, notice. discover, find. make a discovery, make a new finding. see more. verb. make mention of. “She observed that his presentation took up too much time” synonyms: mention, note, remark. see more. verb. stick to correctly or closely.
to watch someone or something carefully: Children learn by observing adults. observe verb [T] (NOTICE) to notice something. observe verb [T] (SAY) to make a remark about something you have noticed: "It's still raining ," he observed. observe verb [T] (OBEY) to obey a law, rule, or religious custom: to observe the law.
1. To take notice: stood by the window observing. 2. To say something; make a comment or remark: observed upon the unusual weather. 3. To watch or be present without participating actively: We were invited to the conference solely to observe.
Dec 6, 2023 · ( transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail . From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat. She got up before dawn to observe the lunar eclipse. ( transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).