observe

/əbˈzɜrv/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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