observe
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,162 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 8,161 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of also: detect, find, discover, notice She detected high levels of lead in her drinking waterWe found traces of lead in the paint
- make mention of also: note, mention, remark She observed that his presentation took up too much timeThey noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
- observe with care or pay close attention to also: note, take note Take note of this chemical reaction
- watch attentively Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
- show respect towards also: respect, honor, honour, abide by honor your parents!
- behave as expected during of holidays or rites also: celebrate, keep Keep the commandmentscelebrate Christmas
observe in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Observe the half-confused, half-inquiring look upon the countenance of the awakened Lazarus.
Sketches New and Old, Part 7. · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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I drew myself up in the shadow of the luxuriant quickset to observe their notions.
Sketches by Seymour — Volume 04 · Robert Seymour · Chapter 1
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It is unnecessary to observe that in this exhaustive digest Professor de Ruiz has given (VII, p.
Jurgen: A Comedy of Justice · James Branch Cabell · Chapter 1
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Her head heavy with a vague apprehension, it required her utmost attention to observe her husband and his guests.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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For please observe that the judicial decision in New York State in favor of the play does not end the matter.
How He Lied to Her Husband · Bernard Shaw · Chapter 1