English dictionary
observe
verbPronunciation
əbˈzɜːv
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
verb
- stick to correctly or closely
verb
- make mention of
verb
- observe with care or pay close attention to
verb
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
verb
- watch attentively
verb
- follow with the eyes or the mind
verb
- show respect towards
verb
- behave as expected during holidays or rites
verb
- conform one's action or practice to
Example sentences
The pianist kept time with the metronome
keep count
I cannot keep track of all my employees
She observed that his presentation took up too much time
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
Take note of this chemical reaction
She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
We found traces of lead in the paint
Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
Keep an eye on the baby, please!
The world is watching Sarajevo
She followed the men with the binoculars
honor your parents!
Keep the commandments
celebrate Christmas
Observe Yom Kippur
keep appointments
she never keeps her promises
We kept to the original conditions of the contract