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   observe

   /əbˈzəːv/

   verb

   • 1. notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant: "she observed that all the chairs were already occupied" Similar noticeseenoteperceivediscernremarkspotdetectdiscoverdistinguishmake outliterary:espydescrybeholdOpposite overlookfail to see
   • ▪ watch (someone or something) carefully and attentively: "Rob stood in the hallway, from 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 outreconnoitreinformal: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 behaviour observed in groups of chimpanzees"
   • 2. make a remark: "‘It's chilly,’ she observed" Similar commentremarksaymentionnotedeclareannouncestateutterpronounceinterposeinterjectformal:opine
   • 3. fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation): "a tribunal must observe the principles of natural justice" Similar comply withabide bykeepobeyadhere toconform toheedhonourrespectbe heedful ofpay attention tofollowacquiesce inconsent toacceptdefer tofulfilstand 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): "they 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBSERVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to watch carefully the way something happens or the way someone does something, especially in order to learn more about it: The role of scientists is to observe and describe the world, not to try to control it. [ + question word ] He spent a year in the jungle, observing how deforestation is affecting local tribes.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb observe, which means to conform, inspect, watch, or remark. See how to use observe in different contexts and phrases.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOBSERVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of observe as a verb in English, with different senses and usage examples. Observe can mean to watch, notice, examine, remark, or obey something or someone.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › observeOBSERVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › observeobserve verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb observe, with examples and synonyms. Observe can mean to see, notice, watch, monitor, comment, obey or celebrate something.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOBSERVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of the verb observe in British and American English. Find out how to observe a person, thing, law, custom, or event, and see synonyms and related words.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › observeObserve - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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).