observe

Speech parts

1. observe - Noun

2. observe - Verb

Meaning

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.

To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army.

To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.

To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.

To make a remark; to comment; -- generally with on or upon.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

keep follow note respect detect watch notice celebrate abide by see study find view carry out maintain
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Antonyms

miss conn intuit head lead rule
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Hypernyms

state say accept tell check sight

Hyponyms

scout proctor mark guard see sense

Phrases with the word

fail to observe failing to observe observe golden rule observe occasion observe carefully observe the rules

Derivatives

observed observing

Anagrams

obverse verbose

Examples

When I am at Rome I fast as the Romans do; when I am at Milan I do not fast. So likewise you, whatever church you come to, observe the custom of the place, if you would neither give offence to others, nor take offence from them. Ambrose

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe. Marilyn vos Savant

There are people who observe the rules of honor as one observes the stars, from a great distance. Victor Hugo

Behave like the chameleon: look forward and observe behind. Madagascan Proverb

Before killing the chicken carefully observe the character of your guest. Mandingo Proverb

Observe your enemies, for they first find your faults. Greek Proverb

Close letter words and terms

observatorium observatory observaunce observe carefully observe golden rule observe occasion