observe

verb
UK: /əbˈzɜːv/
US: /əbˈzɝːv/

  1. To watch someone or something carefully.

    1. I observe the birds in my garden every morning.
    2. Scientists observe changes in the climate to understand global warming better.

  2. To notice or become aware of something.

    1. Did you observe anything unusual last night?
    2. I observed that the restaurant was much busier than usual on Friday nights.

  3. To obey a law, rule, or custom.

    1. We must observe the rules of the game.
    2. Many cultures observe traditional customs during important celebrations like weddings.

  4. To celebrate or publicly mark an event or day.

    1. We observe Thanksgiving in November.
    2. The anniversary of the historical event is observed with a public ceremony each year.

Synonyms

watch notice see detect monitor obey follow keep celebrate mark
observe adverb

  1. To watch carefully.

    1. Observe closely to see how it works.
    2. Observe how the chef prepares the dish, then try to recreate it at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "observe" in English means: To watch someone or something carefully., To notice or become aware of something., To obey a law, rule, or custom., To celebrate or publicly mark an event or day..

The phonetic transcription of "observe" is /əbˈzɜːv/ in British English and /əbˈzɝːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "observe": watch, notice, see, detect, monitor, obey, follow, keep, celebrate, mark.

Example usage of "observe": "I observe the birds in my garden every morning.". More examples on the page.