observe
🇺🇸
/əbˈzɜːrv/
🇬🇧
/əbˈzɜːv/
verb
B2
to see or notice something
Observe the way the birds fly in a pattern.
B2
to watch something carefully to learn about it
Observe the ants to see how they work together.
R
to say something
He observed that the sky was turning dark.
R
to follow rules or laws
Everyone must observe the traffic rules.
R
to celebrate a special day
We observe Independence Day with a parade.
translation
to see or notice something; to watch something carefully to learn about it; to say something; to follow rules or laws; to celebrate a special day
Word Forms
3rd Present
observes
Past
observed
Perfect
observed
Progressive
observing