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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | follow, keep an eye on, watch, watch over |
| Type of | check, go over, look into, check up on, check over, suss out, check out, check into |
| Has types | keep tabs on, guard, invigilate, proctor |
| Verb group | trace, follow |
| Derivation | observation, observer |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | watch |
| Has types | monitor, reconnoiter, reconnoitre, scout, supervise, birdwatch, bird, track |
| Derivation | observation, observance, observable |
Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals.
Examples of observe
observe
The Egyptian government did not allow outside monitors to observe the elections.
From the cnn.com
They observe the story's complexities and keep the finger-pointing to a minimum.
From the time.com
So my attempts to observe two men-only groups were politely but firmly rebuffed.
From the telegraph.co.uk
His team is scheduled to observe the Fomalhaut system with Hubble again in 2012.
From the newscientist.com
I would wait until the dust settles to observe the actual changes on the ground.
From the economist.com
Silverman would often walk by and observe, intrigued by the young man's efforts.
From the usatoday.com
The camera in the capsule now enabled them to observe how the condensate spread.
From the sciencedaily.com
They have been on nature walks around the school to observe the changing leaves.
From the tennessean.com
The organization encourages breast cancer survivors to watch, observe and train.
From the democratandchronicle.com
- Detect: 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"
- Note: make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
- Note: observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction"
- Watch attentively; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
- Respect: show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
- Behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"
- Observation is either an activity of a living being (such as a human), consisting of receiving knowledge of the outside world through the senses, or the recording of data using scientific instrument. The term may also refer to any data collected during this activity. ...
- To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail; To follow the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion.); To comment on something; to make an observation
- (OBSERVED) It will be observed that: I hope you have not noticed that.
