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observe
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ob-serve - Verb, Observation - Noun , plural Observations |
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Middle English observen, to conform to, from Old French observer, from Latin observere, to abide by, watch : ob-, over; see OB- + servere, to keep, watch; see ser-1 in Indo-European roots.] |
observe ob-serve Show IPA /ob-zerv/ Show Spelled [uhb-zurv] - IPA: International Phonetic Association verb (used with object), ob-served, ob-serve-ing. 1. to see, watch, perceive, or notice: He observed the passersby in the street. 2. to regard with attention, especially so as to see or learn something: I want you to observe her reaction to the judge's question. 3. to watch, view, or note for a scientific, official, or other special purpose: to observe an eclipse. 4. to state by way of comment; remark: He observed frequently that clerks were not as courteous as they used to be. 5. to keep or maintain in one's action, conduct, etc.: You must observe quiet. 6. to obey, comply with, or conform to: to observe laws. 7. to show regard for by some appropriate procedure, ceremony, etc.: to observe Palm Sunday. 8. to perform duly or solemnize (ceremonies, rites, etc.). 9. to note or inspect closely for an omen or sign of future events. How To Be Observant How To Observe Conference Call Etiquette How To Observe Titration Of Vinegar How To Record The Observation Of Moon Phases How To Do A Classroom Behaviour Observation How To Write An Aa Observation Paper How To Be Observant How To Do A Classroom Behaviour Observation How To Observe Titration Of Vinegar How To Observe Conference Call Etiquette verb (used without object), ob-served, ob-serv-ing. 10. to notice. 11. to act as an observer. 12. to remark or comment (usually followed by on or upon ) Origin:
ob-serv-ed-ly
[uh ob-serv-ing-ly, adverb non-ob-serv-ing, adjective non-ob-serv-ing-ly, adverb pre-ob-serve, verb (used with object), pre-ob-served, pre-ob-serv-ing. qua-si-ob-served, adjective re-ob-serve, verb, re-ob-served, re-ob-serv-ing. self-ob-served, adjective un-ob-served, adjective un-ob-serv-ing, adjective well-ob-served, adjective Synonyms Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
observe
late 14c., "to hold to" (a manner
of life or course of conduct), from O.Fr. observer, from L. observare
"watch over, look to, attend
to, guard," from ob "over"
+ servare "to watch, keep safe," from PIE
base *ser- "to protect." Meaning "to attend
to in practice, to keep,
follow" is attested from late
14c. Sense
of "watch, perceive, notice" is c.1560, via notion of "see and note
omens." Meaning "to say by way of remark" is from c.1600.
Online Etymology Dictionary, 2010 Douglas Harper
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