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Dictionary definition for the word "observe"
observe (verb)
9 definitions

1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; "She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint" [syn: detect, find, discover, notice]
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" [syn: note, mention, remark]
3: observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of this chemical reaction" [syn: note, take note]
4: watch attentively; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals"
5: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: respect, honor, honour, abide by] [ant: disrespect]
6: celebrate, as of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments"; "celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur" [syn: celebrate, keep]
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" [syn: watch, follow, watch over, keep an eye on]
8: observe correctly or closely; "The pianist kept time with the metronome"; "keep count"; "I cannot keep track of all my employees" [syn: keep, maintain]
9: conform one's action or practice to; "keep appointments"; "she never keeps her promises"; "We kept to the original conditions of the contract" [syn: keep]
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