Thesaurus: observe

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1. v. t. To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.
2. v. t. To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army.
3. v. t. To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
4. v. i. To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
5. v. i. To make a remark; to comment; -- generally with on or upon.
6. v. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
7. v. make mention of
8. v. observe with care or pay close attention to
9. v. watch attentively
10. v. show respect towards
11. v. behave as expected during holidays or rites
12. v. follow with the eyes or the mind