Dictionary Entry
observe
observe is a 7-letter English word with 14 senses as transitive verb, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 14 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 14 · 14 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
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.
- 2transitive verb
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.
- 3transitive verb
To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
- 4intransitive verb
To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
- 5intransitive verb
To make a remark; to comment; -- generally with on or upon.
- 6verb
stick to correctly or closely
"The pianist kept time with the metronome"
"keep count"
- 7verb
make mention of
"She observed that his presentation took up too much time"
"They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
- 8verb
observe with care or pay close attention to
"Take note of this chemical reaction"
Synonyms
- 9verb
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
"She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"
"We found traces of lead in the paint"
- 10verb
watch attentively
"Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
- 11verb
follow with the eyes or the mind
"Keep an eye on the baby, please!"
"The world is watching Sarajevo"
- 12verb
show respect towards
"honor your parents!"
- 13verb
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
"Keep the commandments"
"celebrate Christmas"
- 14verb
conform one's action or practice to
"keep appointments"
"she never keeps her promises"
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