observe

/ɒbzˈɜːv/

/əbˈzɝv/

[verb]

to observe

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to carefully watch something in order to discover facts

synonyms : detect

discover

find

notice

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

synonyms : celebrate

keep

to make a written or spoken remark

synonyms : mention

note

remark

to notice something or someone

synonyms : note

take note

watch attentively

to comply with laws or regulations

synonyms : abide by

honor

honour

respect

antonyms : disrespect

follow with the eyes or the mind

synonyms : follow

keep an eye on

watch

watch over

stick to correctly or closely

synonyms : keep

maintain

conform one's action or practice to

synonyms : keep

antonyms : transgress

Examples

1. The doctor observed the patient's breathing to monitor their health.

2. I was observing an insect crawling on the tree bark.

3. Earth Day is observed on April 22nd to promote environmental awareness.

4. We used a telescope to observe distant stars and galaxies.

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