observe Synonyms
Strongest:
- dismiss
- refuse
- challenge
- repudiate
- overlook
- rebel-against-
- direct
- defy
- lead
- refuse
- disobey
- rebel-against-
- disregard
- dare
- defy
- ignore
- lead
- disregard
- repudiate
- renounce
- direct
- ignore
- overlook
- disobey
- renounce
- dismiss
- dare
- challenge
Strong:
- brush-off-
- infringe
- resist
- withstand
- mock
- wink-at-
- pass-over
- withstand
- wink-at-
- flout
- pass-over
- disoblige
- violate
- transgress
- break
- fight
- deride
- resist
- transgress
- break
- deride
- violate
- brush-off-
- disoblige
- mock
- fight
- infringe
- oppose
- breach
- oppose
- breach
- flout
Weak:
observe Meaning
observe (v)
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
make mention of
observe with care or pay close attention to
watch attentively
show respect towards
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
follow with the eyes or the mind
stick to correctly or closely
conform one's action or practice to
observe (v. t.)
To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.
To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army.
To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
observe (v. i.)
To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
To make a remark; to comment; -- generally with on or upon.
observe Sentence Examples
- I prefer to observe the situation before taking any action.
- The scientists observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
- The detective carefully observed the crime scene, searching for clues.
- We should observe good manners in all our interactions.
- The hikers observed the majestic waterfall with awe and wonder.
- The doctor observed the patient's symptoms and ordered some tests.
- In science, we observe the world and make inferences based on our observations.
- I like to observe people's reactions when they try something new.
- The astronomers observed the distant galaxy through a telescope.
- observing the stars at night is a relaxing and meditative experience.
FAQs About the word observe
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of, make mention of, observe with care or pay close attention to, watch attentively, show respect towards
obey, follow, mind, adhere (to), abide by,conform (to), keep to, comply (with), mark, accede (to)
dismiss, refuse, challenge, repudiate, overlook, rebel (against), direct,defy, lead, refuse
I prefer to observe the situation before taking any action.
The scientists observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
The detective carefully observed the crime scene, searching for clues.
We should observe good manners in all our interactions.
