to observe
Verb · English
Meaning 1
to watch carefully and attentively
(to watch carefully)
Example
I observe the stars at night.
Meaning 2
to obey or follow a rule, law, or custom
(to obey a law or rule)
Example
Drivers must observe the speed limit.
Synonyms
watch, monitor, notice, examine, comply with
Grammar
- infinitive
- to observe
- present participle
- observing
- past participle
- observed
- simple present
- i
- observe
- you
- observe
- he she it
- observes
- we
- observe
- they
- observe
- simple past
- observed
- auxiliary verb
- have