Sekirov Dictionary

observe

UK /əbˈzɜːv/US /əbˈzɝv/

verb 4
noun 1
forms 7

verb4

•
to look at someone or something with care, noticing small details
- From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
- She got up before dawn to observe the lunar eclipse.
•
To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
- Please observe all posted speed limits.
•
To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
- Ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread. — 1611
•
To comment on something; to make an observation.
- The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents.

noun1

(no longer used) An observation (remark, comment or judgement).

forms

observ'd · observed · observedst · observing · observes · observeth · observest

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