1. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of.
Synonyms
- instantiate
- notice
- find
- see
- detect
- sense
- find out
- discover
- catch out
- trace
- spy
Antonyms
- predate
- refrain
- deposit
- sell
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
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Words that Rhyme with Observe
- underserve
- preserve
- conserve
- reserve
- hors-d-oeuvre
- deserve
- unnerve
- swerve
- zurve
- verve
- nerve
- mirv
- merv
- herve
- d'oeuvre
- curve
- oeuvre
- irve
- irv
Example sentences of the word observe
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Before even placing a coin inside the machine, observe it closely for a while.
2. Verb, base form
Duck ponds are lots of fun and great places to observe wildlife in any season.
Quotes containing the word observe
1. We know there is gravity because apples fall from trees. We can observe gravity in daily life. If we could throw an apple to the edge of the universe, we would observe it accelerating.
- Adam Riess
2. The longer I live, the more I observe that carrying around anger is the most debilitating to the person who bears it.
- Katharine Graham
3. How many observe Christ's birthday! How few, His precepts!
- Benjamin Franklin
2. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] make mention of.
Synonyms
- state
- comment
- notice
- mention
- tell
- remark
- point out
- say
Antonyms
- action
- activeness
- attack
- start
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
3. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] observe with care or pay close attention to.
Synonyms
- note
- comprehend
- take note
Antonyms
- stay in place
- precede
- disobey
- violate
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
4. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] watch attentively.
Synonyms
- reconnoitre
- watch
- track
- supervise
- monitor
- birdwatch
- scout
- bird
Antonyms
- praise
- inattention
- ignore
- lose
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
5. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] show respect towards.
Synonyms
- celebrate
- lionize
- abide by
- honor
- tolerate
- accept
- respect
- lionise
Antonyms
- disrespect
- spiritualize
- enjoy
- suffer
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
6. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] behave as expected during of holidays or rites.
Synonyms
- mourn
- solemnize
- solemnise
- keep
- commemorate
- mark
Antonyms
- keep quiet
- low status
- imperfection
- unskillfulness
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
7. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] follow with the eyes or the mind.
Synonyms
- watch over
- go over
- invigilate
- check into
- check
- watch
- follow
- check up on
- suss out
- guard
- look into
- keep tabs on
- proctor
- trace
- keep an eye on
- check out
Antonyms
- respect
- exclude
- disesteem
- literalize
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
8. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] stick to correctly or closely.
Synonyms
- maintain
Antonyms
- disagree
- derestrict
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)
9. observe
verb. ['əbˈzɝːv'] conform one's action or practice to.
Synonyms
- keep
Antonyms
- nonexistence
- inactiveness
Etymology
- observer (French)
- observare (Latin)