Observe

Quick meaning: Observe is a verb meaning (transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

Meaning

(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
2. (transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
3. (intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.
4. (archaic) An observation (remark, comment or judgement).

Example Sentences

Please observe all posted speed limits.

She got up before dawn to observe the lunar eclipse.

“One horse?” interjected Holmes. ¶ “Yes, only one.” ¶ “Did you observe the colour?”

From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.

Word Forms

• observes
• observing
• observed
• observest
• observedst
• observeth

Synonyms for observe

Depending on context, synonyms include celebrate, remark, respect, keep, note, detect.

Antonyms for observe

Common opposites include disrespect.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include notice, remark, mention, detect, discover, respect.

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