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Variant of observe

observe Definition

ob·serve (əb zʉrv′)

transitive verb observed -·served′, observing -·serv′·ing

  1. to adhere to, follow, keep, or abide by (a law, custom, duty, rule, etc.)
  2. to celebrate or keep (a holiday, etc.) according to custom
    1. to notice or perceive (something)
    2. to pay special attention to
  4. to arrive at as a conclusion after study
  5. to say or mention casually; remark
  6. to examine and study scientifically

Etymology: ME observen < OFr observer < L observare, to watch, note < ob- (see ob-) + servare, to keep or hold < IE base *ser-, to watch over, guard > Sans haraiti, (he) guards

intransitive verb

  1. to take notice
  2. to comment or remark (on or upon)
  3. to act as an observer

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observing Synonyms

observing

modif.

  1. Observant

    alert, keen, penetrating; see intelligent 1, observant 1.

  2. Engaged in observing

    attentive, watchful, looking on; see observant 2, watching.

observing Usage Examples

Object

  • phenomenon: Contrast it with Bohr's cautious approach to the problem of observing quantum phenomena; .. .