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observe
[ uhb-zurv ]
verb (used with object)
- 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.
Synonyms: note
Antonyms: ignore
- to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose:
to observe an eclipse.
Antonyms: ignore
- to state by way of comment; remark:
He observed frequently that clerks were not as courteous as they used to be.
- to keep or maintain in one's action, conduct, etc.:
You must observe quiet.
- to obey, comply with, or conform to:
to observe laws.
Antonyms: ignore
- to show regard for by some appropriate procedure, ceremony, etc.:
to observe Palm Sunday.
Antonyms: ignore
- to perform duly or solemnize (ceremonies, rites, etc.).
Antonyms: ignore
- to note or inspect closely for an omen or sign of future events.
verb (used without object)
- to notice.
- to act as an observer.
- to remark or comment (usually followed by on or upon ).
observe
/ əbˈzɜːv /
verb
- tr; may take a clause as object to see; perceive; notice
we have observed that you steal
- when tr, may take a clause as object to watch (something) carefully; pay attention to (something)
- to make observations of (something), esp scientific ones
- whenintr, usually foll by on or upon; when tr, may take a clause as object to make a comment or remark
the speaker observed that times had changed
- tr to abide by, keep, or follow (a custom, tradition, law, holiday, etc)
Derived Forms
- obˈservably, adverb
- obˈservable, adjective
- obˈservableness, noun
Other Words From
- ob·serv·ed·ly [uh, b-, zur, -vid-lee], adverb
- ob·serving·ly adverb
- nonob·serving adjective
- nonob·serving·ly adverb
- preob·serve verb (used with object) preobserved preobserving
- quasi-ob·served adjective
- reob·serve verb reobserved reobserving
- self-ob·served adjective
- unob·served adjective
- unob·serving adjective
- well-ob·served adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of observe1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
With a 60% male client base, Mr de Trichateau observes that "men can be socialised to view power and dominance as part of their identity".
Some of the executions were filmed by Russian forces themselves, while others were observed by Ukrainian drones hovering above.
"I knew it was going to be popular. I knew it would do well," she observes as the series enters its sixth season.
The prime minister is also seemingly driven to stay by his disdain for his political opponent Poilievre, Mr Martin observed.
Girardi is supposed to remain there for up to 30 days as prison staff observe him and evaluate whether prison, or another suitable medical facility, is the appropriate site to serve out a sentence.
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