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- pronunciation:
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zuhrv
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
observes, observing, observed |
| definition 1: |
to notice or see.
The parents observed that their child enjoyed music.- synonyms:
- behold, note, notice, perceive, see, view
- antonyms:
- miss
- similar words:
- detect, distinguish, glimpse, remark, sight, spot, witness
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| definition 2: |
to watch closely; make a careful observation of.
The cat observed the bird with hungry interest.- synonyms:
- watch
- similar words:
- follow, monitor
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| definition 3: |
to say in a casual way; mention; remark.
Our teacher observed that we were getting better at solving problems.- synonyms:
- remark
- similar words:
- comment, mention, note, notice, say, state, survey
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| definition 4: |
to act in keeping with; follow.
She observed all the rules of the game.- synonyms:
- abide by, adhere to, comply with, obey
- antonyms:
- break, violate
- similar words:
- conform to, fulfill, keep, respect, take
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| definition 5: |
to celebrate; keep.
The nation observes several holidays.- synonyms:
- celebrate, keep
- similar words:
- mark, recognize, respect
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| related words: |
commemorate, contemplate, examine, heed, inspect, look, mind, obey, regard, scrutinize, see, survey, view |
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| derivation: |
observingly (adv.) |
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