Observe Definition & Meaning
observe
- verb
- 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"
- make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing"
- observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction"
- watch attentively; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
- show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
- behave as expected during of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur"
- follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby, please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed the men with the binoculars"
- stick to correctly or closely; "The pianist kept time with the metronome"; "keep count"; "I cannot keep track of all my employees"
- conform one's action or practice to; "keep appointments"; "she never keeps her promises"; "We kept to the original conditions of the contract"
"Observe" in song lyrics
See how observe is used in real songs:
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"Forty-three, 43rd, listen and observe"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — Caged Bird -
"In the case the afraid observe"
Aesop Rock f/ John Danielle — Coffee -
"Sit back and observe"
Almighty f/ Kevlaar 7, Phillie — Soul Position
Words that rhyme with observe
Usage tips for "observe"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "observe" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for observe to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does observe mean?
- 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" make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing" observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction" watch attentively; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals" show respect towards
- What part of speech is observe?
- Observe is a verb.
- How many definitions does observe have?
- Observe has 9 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).