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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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   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.

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   Observe definition: to see, watch, perceive, or notice. See examples of OBSERVE used in a sentence.

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   Observe is often used to mean “remark” or “comment.” When trying to start up a conversation with an attractive stranger, you might observe that it’s raining outside (but hopefully you’ll come up with something more interesting to say).

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   Definition of observe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   to see, watch, perceive, or notice. He observed the passersby in the street. 2. to regard with attention, esp. so as to see or learn something. I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question. 3. to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose. to observe an eclipse.

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   observe (formal) to see or notice someone or something: Let me know if you observe any changes in his behavior. The police observed a van leaving the parking lot. witness ( somewhat formal ) to see something happen: Police have asked anyone who witnessed the robbery to contact them.

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    OBSERVE definition: 1. to watch someone or something carefully: 2. to notice something 3. to make a remark about…. Learn more.

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    Synonyms for OBSERVE: obey, follow, conform (to), comply (with), adhere (to), abide by, keep to, mind; Antonyms of OBSERVE: defy, disobey, dare, refuse, lead, challenge, ignore, renounce