observed;
observing
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
4 a
: 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."
1 a
: to take notice - When your teacher is demonstrating something, sit up and observe!
2
: remark, comment - In her speech she observed on the changing climate.
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\əb-ˈzər-viŋ-lē\
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