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observe
stick to correctly or closely
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verb
stick to correctly or closely
“The pianist kept time with the metronome”
verb
make mention of
“She observed that his presentation took up too much time”
verb
observe with care or pay close attention to
“Take note of this chemical reaction”
verb
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”
verb
watch attentively
“Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals”
verb
follow with the eyes or the mind
“Keep an eye on the baby, please!”
verb
show respect towards
“honor your parents!”
verb
behave as expected during holidays or rites
“Keep the commandments”
verb
conform one's action or practice to
“keep appointments”
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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
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