observe
/əbˈzɜrv/
verb
- To watch or notice something carefully, especially to learn something.
- She observed that the door was unlocked when she arrived.
- The teacher asked the students to observe the reaction of the chemicals in the beaker.
- I like to observe birds in my backyard every morning.
- To follow or obey a rule, law, or custom.
- The company expects employees to observe the dress code.
- All drivers must observe the speed limit on the highway.
- Many people observe a moment of silence on Remembrance Day.
- To make a remark or comment about something.
- "It's getting colder," she observed as she put on her coat.
- He observed that the team had improved a lot since last season.
- The critic observed that the movie had a weak ending.