observe synonyms

observe

v.

  1. To notice

    look at, perceive, recognize, discern; see discern, see 1, witness. See syn. study at discern.

  2. To watch

    scrutinize, inspect, examine; see watch 1.

  3. To comment

    note, remark, mention; see comment 1.

  4. To commemorate

    celebrate, commemorate, keep; see celebrate 1. See syn. study at celebrate.

  5. To abide by

    conform to, comply, adopt; see follow 2, obey 2.

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