observe

verb

1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

   verb.perception

   Synonyms detect discover find notice

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. make mention of

   verb.communication

   Examples

   She observed that his presentation took up too much time.

   Synonyms mention note remark

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. observe with care or pay close attention to

   verb.perception

   Synonyms note take note

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. watch attentively

   verb.perception

   Examples

   Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. show respect towards

   verb.social

   Synonyms abide by honor honour respect

   Antonyms disrespect

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. behave as expected during of holidays or rites

   verb.social

   Examples

   Observe Yom Kippur.

   Synonyms celebrate keep

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. follow with the eyes or the mind

   verb.social

   Synonyms follow keep an eye on watch watch over

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. stick to correctly or closely

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms keep maintain

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. conform one's action or practice to

   verb.social

   Synonyms keep

   Antonyms breach break go against infract offend transgress violate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. 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 <i>observe</i> rules or commands; to <i>observe</i> civility.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

11. To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.

    verb

    Source: webster1913