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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 › englishOBSERVED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of observed as the past tense and participle of observe, a verb that can mean to watch, notice, say, or obey. See how to use observed in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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     OBSERVED meaning: 1. past simple and past participle of...

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     observed 의미, 정의, observed의 정의: 1. past simple and past...

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOBSERVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Observe means to watch carefully, notice, examine, remark, or obey something or someone. Learn how to use observe in different contexts and sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › observeObserve Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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 a sentence and how it differs from related words like keep, celebrate, and commemorate.

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   verb (used with object) , ob·served, ob·serv·ing. to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. Antonyms: ignore. to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question.

6. 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.

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   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.

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

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   observed. Something that's observed is seen or noted, especially as part of a scientific investigation. An observed side effect of a medication is one that's been scientifically proven.