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   Ob·serve

   /əbˈzərv/

   

   verb

   • 1. notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant: "young people observe that decisions are made by others" Similar noticeseenoteperceivediscernremarkspotdetectdiscoverdistinguishmake outliterary:espydescrybeholdOpposite overlookfail to see
   • ▪ watch (someone or something) carefully and attentively: "Rob stood in the hallway, where he could observe the happenings on the street" Similar watchseelook ateyecontemplateviewsurveyregardwitnesskeep an eye onscrutinizekeep under observationkeep watch onkeep under surveillancemonitorkeep under scrutinywatch like a hawkkeep a weather eye onspy oncheck outreconnoiterinformal:get a load ofkeep tabs onkeep a tab oncasekeep a beady eye onclocktake a dekko/butcher's/gander/shufti atrecceeyeballarchaic:twigrare:surveil
   • ▪ take note of or detect (something) in the course of a scientific study: "the behavior observed in groups of chimpanzees"
   • 2. make a remark: "“It's chilly,” she observed" Similar commentremarksaymentionnotedeclareannouncestateutterpronounceinterposeinterjectformal:opine
   • 3. fulfill or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation): "a tribunal must observe the principles of natural justice" Similar comply withabide bykeepobeyadhere toconform toheedhonorrespectbe heedful ofpay attention tofollowacquiesce inconsent toacceptdefer tofulfillstand byOpposite disregardignorebreak
   • ▪ maintain (silence) in compliance with a rule or custom, or temporarily as a mark of respect: "a minute's silence will be observed"
   • ▪ perform or take part in (a rite or ceremony): "relations gather to observe the funeral rites"
   • ▪ celebrate or acknowledge (an anniversary): "many observed the one-year anniversary of the flood" Similar participate inpartake inbe present atcelebratekeepcommemoratesolemnizemarkmemorializerememberrecognize

   Word Origin late Middle English (in observe (sense 3)): from Old French observer, from Latin observare ‘to watch’, from ob- ‘towards’ + servare ‘attend to, look at’.

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   Define observe. observe synonyms, observe pronunciation, observe translation, English dictionary definition of observe. v. ob·served , ob·serv·ing , ob·serves v. tr. 1. a. To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice: observed a car...

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   The meaning of OBSERVE is to conform one's action or practice to (something, such as a law, rite, or condition) : comply with. How to use observe in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Observe.

4. www.oed.com › dictionary › observe_vobserve, v. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   What does the verb observe mean? There are 20 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb observe, ten of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. observe has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › observeobserve | definition in the Cambridge Essential English ...

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   to watch someone or something carefully: Children learn by observing adults. (Definition of observe from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of observe. in Chinese (Traditional) 觀察, 觀測, 監視… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 观察, 观测, 监视… See more. in Spanish. observar, respetar, cumplir… See more.

6. simple.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › observeobserve - Simple English Wiktionary

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   May 19, 2022 · Verb [ change] Observe is on the Academic Vocabulary List. ( transitive & intransitive) If you observe something, you see or notice it. No problem behavior was observed among these students. My goal is to record what I observe during one session. A similar pattern was also observed in the posttest data.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › observationobservation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   [uncountable, countable] the act of watching someone or something carefully for a period of time, especially to learn something Most information was collected by direct observation of the animals' behavior. results based on scientific observations We managed to escape observation (= we were not seen).

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusOBSERVE - 97 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   observe. Thesaurus > to obey someone or something > observe. These are words and phrases related to observe. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of observe. TO OBEY SOMEONE OR SOMETHING. People must observe the law. Synonyms and examples. obey. Children must obey their parents. follow.