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observed; observing
Definition of observe
1 : to conform one's action or practice to (something, such as a law, rite, or condition) : comply with
failed to observe the law and as a consequence had to pay a fine
2 : to inspect or take note of as an augury, omen, or presage
observed the flight of the sacred geese
3 : to celebrate or solemnize (something, such as a ceremony or festival) in a customary or accepted way
observed Independence Day with a parade
4a : to watch carefully especially with attention to details or behavior for the purpose of arriving at a judgment
observed the behavior of the children
b : to make a scientific observation on or of
observed the mating habits of the grouse
5 : to come to realize or know especially through consideration of noted facts
… observed that the indefinite reduction of any given risk to society often brings with it an increase in other risks.— E. L. Zebroski
6 : to utter as a remark
"The paint," she observed, "is already starting to peel."
1a : to take notice
When your teacher is demonstrating something, sit up and observe!
b : to make observations : watch Perform your tricks, and we will observe.
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The first known use of observe was in the 14th century
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