Word Information

Observe

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Definitions for Observe

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

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