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observe observe definition

observe


 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  observe 
 
  7  of  9  senses  of  observe 
 
  Sense  1 
  detect,  observe,  find  discover,  notice 
  =>  find  out  catch  out 
  =>  instantiate 
  =>  trace 
  =>  see 
 
  Sense  2 
  note,  observe,  mention,  remark 
  =>  comment,  notice,  remark,  point  out 
 
  Sense  4 
  observe 
  =>  bird,  birdwatch 
  =>  monitor,  supervise,  ride  herd  on 
  =>  scout,  reconnoiter,  reconnoitre 
  =>  track 
 
  Sense  5 
  respect,  honor,  honour,  abide  by  observe 
  =>  lionize,  celebrate 
 
  Sense  6 
  observe,  celebrate,  keep 
  =>  commemorate,  mark 
  =>  mourn 
  =>  solemnize,  solemnise 
 
  Sense  7 
  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on 
  =>  keep  tabs  on 
  =>  guard 
  =>  invigilate,  proctor 
 
  Sense  9 
  observe,  keep 
  =>  make  good 
 
  Troponyms  (hyponyms)  of  verb  observe 
 
  7  of  9  senses  of  observe 
 
  Sense  1 
  detect,  observe,  find  discover,  notice 
  =>  find  out  catch  out 
  =>  instantiate 
  =>  trace 
  =>  see 
 
  Sense  2 
  note,  observe,  mention,  remark 
  =>  comment,  notice,  remark,  point  out 
  =>  criticize,  criticise,  pick  apart 
  =>  reprimand,  censure,  criminate 
  =>  animadvert 
  =>  savage 
  =>  admonish,  reprove 
  =>  rebuke,  rag,  trounce,  reproof,  lecture,  reprimand,  jaw,  dress  down  scold,  chide,  berate,  bawl  out  remonstrate,  chew  out  chew  up  have  words  lambaste,  lambast 
  =>  chastise,  castigate,  objurgate,  chasten,  correct 
  =>  flame 
  =>  tell  off  brush  down 
  =>  reprehend 
  =>  deplore 
  =>  execrate,  anathemize,  anathematize 
  =>  belabor,  belabour 
  =>  come  down 
  =>  denounce 
  =>  fulminate,  rail 
  =>  condemn,  decry,  objurgate,  excoriate 
  =>  blame,  find  fault,  pick 
  =>  disparage,  belittle,  pick  at 
  =>  pan,  tear  apart,  trash 
  =>  discredit,  disgrace 
  =>  deprecate,  depreciate 
  =>  deflate,  puncture 
  =>  minimize,  belittle,  denigrate,  derogate 
  =>  talk  down 
  =>  nitpick 
  =>  attack,  round,  assail,  lash  out  snipe,  assault 
  =>  abuse,  clapperclaw,  blackguard,  shout 
  =>  slang 
  =>  vilify,  revile,  vituperate,  rail 
  =>  curse 
  =>  claw 
  =>  rip 
  =>  whang 
  =>  barrage 
  =>  blister,  whip 
  =>  rubbish 
  =>  wisecrack 
  =>  kibitz,  kibbitz 
 
  Sense  4 
  observe 
  =>  bird,  birdwatch 
  =>  monitor,  supervise,  ride  herd  on 
  =>  spy,  stag,  snoop,  sleuth 
  =>  scout,  reconnoiter,  reconnoitre 
  =>  track 
 
  Sense  5 
  respect,  honor,  honour,  abide  by  observe 
  =>  lionize,  celebrate 
 
  Sense  6 
  observe,  celebrate,  keep 
  =>  commemorate,  mark 
  =>  mourn 
  =>  solemnize,  solemnise 
 
  Sense  7 
  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on 
  =>  keep  tabs  on 
  =>  guard 
  =>  patrol,  police 
  =>  stand  guard,  stand  watch,  keep  guard,  stand  sentinel 
  =>  baby-sit,  sit 
  =>  invigilate,  proctor 
 
  Sense  9 
  observe,  keep 
  =>  make  good 
 
  Entailment  of  verb  observe 
 
  1  of  9  senses  of  observe 
 
  Sense  3 
  note,  take  note,  observe 
  =>  perceive,  comprehend 
 
  Synonyms/Hypernyms  (Ordered  by  Frequency)  of  verb  observe 
 
  9  senses  of  observe 
 
  Sense  1 
  detect,  observe,  find  discover,  notice 
  =>  sight 
 
  Sense  2 
  note,  observe,  mention,  remark 
  =>  state,  say  tell 
 
  Sense  3 
  note,  take  note,  observe 
 
  Sense  4 
  observe 
  =>  watch 
 
  Sense  5 
  respect,  honor,  honour,  abide  by  observe 
  =>  accept 
 
  Sense  6 
  observe,  celebrate,  keep 
 
  Sense  7 
  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on 
  =>  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into 
 
  Sense  8 
  observe,  keep  maintain 
 
  Sense  9 
  observe,  keep 
 
  Familiarity  of  verb  observe 
 
  observe  used  as  a  verb  is  familiar  (polysemy  count  =  9) 
 
  Synonyms  (Grouped  by  Similarity  of  Meaning)  of  verb  observe 
 
  Sense  1 
  detect,  observe,  find  discover,  notice 
  =>  sight 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  2 
  note,  observe,  mention,  remark 
  =>  state,  say  tell 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  3 
  note,  take  note,  observe 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  4 
  observe 
  =>  watch 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  5 
  respect,  honor,  honour,  abide  by  observe 
  =>  accept 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  6 
  observe,  celebrate,  keep 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  7 
  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on 
  =>  check,  check  up  on  look  into  check  out  suss  out  check  over  go  over  check  into 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  8 
  observe,  keep  maintain 
  -------------- 
 
  Sense  9 
  observe,  keep 
  -------------- 
 
  Grep  of  noun  observe 
  observed  fire 
  observer 
  observer's  meridian 
 
  Overview  of  verb  observe 
 
  The  verb  observe  has  9  senses  (first  8  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (41)  detect,  observe,  find  discover,  notice  --  (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") 
  2.  (17)  note,  observe,  mention,  remark  --  (make  mention  of  "She  observed  that  his  presentation  took  up  too  much  time";  "They  noted  that  it  was  a  fine  day  to  go  sailing") 
  3.  (13)  note,  take  note,  observe  --  (observe  with  care  or  pay  close  attention  to  "Take  note  of  this  chemical  reaction") 
  4.  (10)  observe  --  (watch  attentively;  "Please  observe  the  reaction  of  these  two  chemicals") 
  5.  (4)  respect,  honor,  honour,  abide  by  observe  --  (show  respect  towards;  "honor  your  parents!") 
  6.  (3)  observe,  celebrate,  keep  --  (celebrate,  as  of  holidays  or  rites;  "Keep  the  commandments";  "celebrate  Christmas";  "Observe  Yom  Kippur") 
  7.  (2)  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on  --  (follow  with  the  eyes  or  the  mind;  "Keep  an  eye  on  the  baby,  please!";  "The  world  is  watching  Sarajevo";  "She  followed  the  men  with  the  binoculars") 
  8.  (1)  observe,  keep  maintain  --  (observe  correctly  or  closely;  "The  pianist  kept  time  with  the  metronome";  "keep  count";  "I  cannot  keep  track  of  all  my  employees") 
  9.  observe,  keep  --  (conform  one's  action  or  practice  to  "keep  appointments";  "she  never  keeps  her  promises";  "We  kept  to  the  original  conditions  of  the  contract") 
 
  Grep  of  adj  observe 
  observed 
 
  Overview  of  verb  observe 
 
  The  verb  observe  has  9  senses  (first  8  from  tagged  texts) 
 
  1.  (41)  detect,  observe,  find  discover,  notice  --  (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") 
  2.  (17)  note,  observe,  mention,  remark  --  (make  mention  of  "She  observed  that  his  presentation  took  up  too  much  time";  "They  noted  that  it  was  a  fine  day  to  go  sailing") 
  3.  (13)  note,  take  note,  observe  --  (observe  with  care  or  pay  close  attention  to  "Take  note  of  this  chemical  reaction") 
  4.  (10)  observe  --  (watch  attentively;  "Please  observe  the  reaction  of  these  two  chemicals") 
  5.  (4)  respect,  honor,  honour,  abide  by  observe  --  (show  respect  towards;  "honor  your  parents!") 
  6.  (3)  observe,  celebrate,  keep  --  (celebrate,  as  of  holidays  or  rites;  "Keep  the  commandments";  "celebrate  Christmas";  "Observe  Yom  Kippur") 
  7.  (2)  watch,  observe,  follow  watch  over  keep  an  eye  on  --  (follow  with  the  eyes  or  the  mind;  "Keep  an  eye  on  the  baby,  please!";  "The  world  is  watching  Sarajevo";  "She  followed  the  men  with  the  binoculars") 
  8.  (1)  observe,  keep  maintain  --  (observe  correctly  or  closely;  "The  pianist  kept  time  with  the  metronome";  "keep  count";  "I  cannot  keep  track  of  all  my  employees") 
  9.  observe,  keep  --  (conform  one's  action  or  practice  to  "keep  appointments";  "she  never  keeps  her  promises";  "We  kept  to  the  original  conditions  of  the  contract") 



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