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- Dictionaryobserve/əbˈzəːv/
verb
- 1. notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant: "she observed that all the chairs were already occupied" Similar Opposite
- 2. make a remark: "‘It's chilly,’ she observed" Similar
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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.
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.
Observe definition: to see, watch, perceive, or notice. See examples of OBSERVE used in a sentence.
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.
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
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).
5 meanings: 1. to see; perceive; notice 2. to watch (something) carefully; pay attention to (something) 3. to make observations.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of observe verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
OBSERVE meaning: 1 : to watch and sometimes also listen to (someone or something) carefully; 2 : to see and notice (someone or something)
