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 observe observe /əbˈzɝːv/

verb

  1. () Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of  ( detect , discover , notice , find , observe )
    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
     She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
    She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
     We found traces of lead in the paint
    We found traces of lead in the paint
  2. () Make mention of  ( mention , observe , note , remark )
    make mention of
     She observed that his presentation took up too much time
    She observed that his presentation took up too much time
     They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
    They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
  3. () Observe with care or pay close attention to  ( take note , observe , note )
    observe with care or pay close attention to
     Take note of this chemical reaction
    Take note of this chemical reaction
  4. () Watch attentively  ( observe )
    watch attentively
     Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
    Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
  5. () Show respect towards  ( abide by , honour [Canadian, British] , honor [American] , observe , respect )
    show respect towards
     Honor your parents!
    honor your parents!
  6. () Behave as expected during of holidays or rites  ( keep , observe , celebrate )
    behave as expected during of holidays or rites
     Keep the commandments
    Keep the commandments
     Celebrate Christmas
    celebrate Christmas
     Observe Yom Kippur
    Observe Yom Kippur
  7. () Follow with the eyes or the mind  ( watch over , observe , follow , keep an eye on , watch )
    follow with the eyes or the mind
     Keep an eye on the baby, please!
    Keep an eye on the baby, please!
     The world is watching Sarajevo
    The world is watching Sarajevo
     She followed the men with the binoculars
    She followed the men with the binoculars
  8. () Stick to correctly or closely  ( maintain , observe , keep )
    stick to correctly or closely
     The pianist kept time with the metronome
    The pianist kept time with the metronome
     Keep count
    keep count
     I cannot keep track of all my employees
    I cannot keep track of all my employees
  9. Conform one's action or practice to  ( observe , keep )
    conform one's action or practice to
     Keep appointments
    keep appointments
     She never keeps her promises
    she never keeps her promises
     We kept to the original conditions of the contract
    We kept to the original conditions of the contract