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OBSERVES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Observes.

Observes - 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

"She observes the behavior of the children in the playground."
"He observes the stars through his telescope every night."
"The scientist observes the reaction under different conditions."
"The teacher observes the students' progress throughout the year."
"The security guard observes the premises to ensure safety."
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Word Game Points

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

OBSERVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is OBSERVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, observes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OBSERVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is OBSERVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, observes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OBSERVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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