observe

//əbˈzɜːv//
B2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

observeInfinitive
observePresent tense
observedPast tense
observedPast participle
observingPresent participle
observesThird-person singular
1

to watch someone or something carefully, especially to learn or notice something

Scientists observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.

2

to notice or see something

She observed a strange bird in the garden.

3

to make a remark or comment about something

She observed that the project was taking longer than expected.

4

to obey or follow a law, rule, custom, or religious practice

All citizens must observe the law.