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verb (used with object)
1.
to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street.
2.
to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question.
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to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose: to observe an eclipse.
4.
to state by way of comment; remark: He observed frequently that clerks were not as courteous as they used to be.
5.
EXPANDto keep or maintain in one's action, conduct, etc.: You must observe quiet.
6.
to obey, comply with, or conform to: to observe laws.
7.
to show regard for by some appropriate procedure, ceremony, etc.: to observe Palm Sunday.
8.
to perform duly or solemnize (ceremonies, rites, etc.).
9.
COLLAPSEto note or inspect closely for an omen or sign of future events.
verb (used without object)
10.
to notice.
11.
to act as an observer.
12.
to remark or comment (usually followed by on or upon).
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Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English observen < Middle French observer < Latin observāre to watch, regard, attend to, equivalent to ob- ob- + servāre to keep, save, pay heed to
1350–1400; Middle English observen < Middle French observer < Latin observāre to watch, regard, attend to, equivalent to ob- ob- + servāre to keep, save, pay heed to
Related forms
ob·serv·ing·ly, adverb
non·ob·serv·ing, adjective
non·ob·serv·ing·ly, adverb
pre·ob·serve, verb (used with object), pre·ob·served, pre·ob·serv·ing.
EXPANDqua·si-ob·served, adjective
re·ob·serve, verb, re·ob·served, re·ob·serv·ing.
self-ob·served, adjective
un·ob·served, adjective
un·ob·serv·ing, adjective
well-ob·served, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
2. note. Observe, witness imply paying strict attention to what one sees or perceives. Both are “continuative” in action. To observe is to mark or be attentive to something seen, heard, etc.; to consider carefully; to watch steadily: to observe the behavior of birds, a person's pronunciation. To witness, formerly to be present when something was happening, has added the idea of having observed with sufficient care to be able to give an account as evidence: to witness an accident. 4. mention, say. 6. follow, fulfill. 7. celebrate, keep.
2. note. Observe, witness imply paying strict attention to what one sees or perceives. Both are “continuative” in action. To observe is to mark or be attentive to something seen, heard, etc.; to consider carefully; to watch steadily: to observe the behavior of birds, a person's pronunciation. To witness, formerly to be present when something was happening, has added the idea of having observed with sufficient care to be able to give an account as evidence: to witness an accident. 4. mention, say. 6. follow, fulfill. 7. celebrate, keep.
Antonyms
1–3, 6–8. ignore.
1–3, 6–8. ignore.
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