Synonyms for

Observes

Verb / ʌˈbzɜ:vz / Another word for observes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant.

Synonyms & similar words

watchover mention observe maintain break watch notice follow abideby celebrate note keep remark detect takenote honour keepaneyeon discover disrespect find honor respect watches examines notices witnesses views perceives sees spies spots discovers detects recognizes identifies registers notes records monitors surveys inspects scrutinizes

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceives notes discerns ascertains

Informal

sees spots catches notices

Literary

beholds espies marks

Antonyms

disregards ignores neglects overlooks misses shuns

Common collocations

  • observes closely
  • observes carefully
  • observes the rules
  • observes a moment
  • observes behavior
  • observes the law
  • observes the customs

Word family

noun observation
verb observe
adjective observant
adverb observantly

Usage note

The verb 'observes' can mean to watch something carefully or to follow rules or customs. Ensure the context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. She observes the birds in the park every morning.
  2. He observes the changes in the weather carefully.
  3. The teacher observes the students during the exam.
  4. She observes the traffic before crossing the street.
  5. He observes the animals in the zoo with great interest.

Quotes

  • One learns to itch where one can scratch. - Ernest Bramah
  • The art of being happy lies in the power of extracting happiness from common things. - Henry Ward Beecher
  • Curiosity is the lust of the mind. - Thomas Hobbes

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