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OBSERVE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Observe.

How to pronounce observe:

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Observe - as a verb

Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

Example: "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detectdiscoverfindnotice
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sightspy
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make mention of

Example: "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mentionnoteremark
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
saystatetell
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Observe with care or pay close attention to

Example: "Take note of this chemical reaction"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
notetake note

Watch attentively

Example: "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
watch
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Show respect towards

Example: "Honor your parents!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abide byhonorhonourrespect
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accept
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Behave as expected during of holidays or rites

Example: "Keep the commandments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celebratekeep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Follow with the eyes or the mind

Example: "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
followkeep an eye onwatchwatch over
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
checkcheck intocheck outcheck overcheck up ongo overlook intosuss out
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Stick to correctly or closely

Example: "The pianist kept time with the metronome"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keepmaintain

Conform one's action or practice to

Example: "Keep appointments"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
keep
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"You should observe the speed limit while driving on the highway."
"Please observe silence during the church service."
"The scientist used a microscope to observe the cells under high magnification."
"I like to sit and observe people in the park."
"He observed the bird's behavior carefully."
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Word Game Points

Is OBSERVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, observe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OBSERVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is OBSERVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, observe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSERVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OBSERVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, observe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSERVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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