observe
(verb)
verb
1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
Similar word(s): detect, discover, find, notice
Definition categories: perception, sight, spy
2. make mention of
- She observed that his presentation took up too much time
Similar word(s): mention, note, remark
Definition categories: communication, say, state, tell
3. observe with care or pay close attention to
Similar word(s): note
Definition categories: perception
4. watch attentively
- Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
Definition categories: perception, watch
5. show respect towards
Similar word(s): honor, honour, respect
Definition categories: social, accept
6. behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- Observe Yom Kippur
Similar word(s): celebrate, keep
Definition categories: social
7. follow with the eyes or the mind
Similar word(s): follow, watch
Definition categories: social, check
8. stick to correctly or closely
Similar word(s): keep, maintain
Definition categories: cognition
9. conform one's action or practice to
Similar word(s): keep
Definition categories: social
Sentences with observe as a verb:
- From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
- Please observe all posted speed limits.
- The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents.