observe

Verb (9)observes, observed, observing

1. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”“We found traces of lead in the paint”Synonyms: detectfinddiscovernoticeMore general spy, sightMore specific spot, instantiate, see, sense, trace, find outSimilar discover, find
2. make mention of“She observed that his presentation took up too much time”“They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing”Synonyms: notementionremarkMore general state, sayMore specific comment, watch
3. observe with care or pay close attention to“Take note of this chemical reaction”Synonyms: notetake noteMore general watch, look onInvolves perceive, comprehend
4. watch attentively“Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals”More general watchMore specific examine, monitor, keep up, scout, track, surveil, bird
5. show respect towards“honor your parents!”Synonyms: respecthonorhonourabide byOpposite disrespectMore general acceptMore specific lionize, tolerate
6. behave as expected during holidays or rites“Keep the commandments”“celebrate Christmas”“Observe Yom Kippur”Synonyms: celebratekeepMore general act, behaveMore specific commemorate, mourn, solemnize
7. 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”Synonyms: watchfollowwatch overkeep an eye on
8. stick to correctly or closely“The pianist kept time with the metronome”“keep count”“I cannot keep track of all my employees”Synonyms: keepmaintain
9. conform one's action or practice to“keep appointments”“she never keeps her promises”“We kept to the original conditions of the contract”Synonyms: keep