Definition of observe

verb (v)

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (verb.perception)

  Synonym: detect, discover, find, notice
  

  source: wordnet30
• make mention of (verb.communication)

  Synonym: mention, note, remark
  

  Example:
  She observed that his presentation took up too much time.
  

  source: wordnet30
• observe with care or pay close attention to (verb.perception)

  Synonym: note, take note
  

  source: wordnet30
• watch attentively (verb.perception)

  Example:
  Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals.
  

  source: wordnet30
• show respect towards (verb.social)

  Synonym: abide by, honor, honour, respect
  Antonym: disrespect
  

  source: wordnet30
• behave as expected during of holidays or rites (verb.social)

  Synonym: celebrate, keep
  

  Example:
  Observe Yom Kippur.
  

  source: wordnet30
• follow with the eyes or the mind (verb.social)

  Synonym: follow, keep an eye on, watch, watch over
  

  source: wordnet30
• stick to correctly or closely (verb.cognition)

  Synonym: keep, maintain
  

  source: wordnet30
• conform one's action or practice to (verb.social)

  Synonym: keep
  Antonym: breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate
  

  source: wordnet30
• To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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