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observeto watch carefully; to notice or perceive

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to watch carefully; to notice or perceive

Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈzɜːrv/

Korean meaning: 관찰하다, 지켜보다

Korean pronunciation: 업-저브 (강세: 저브)

Example Sentences

  • The detective observed the suspect eating pizza with a fork and immediately knew he was the criminal.
  • Students must observe silence during the exam period.
  • She observed that her cat was plotting world domination again.

observe

VERB

//əbˈzɜːrv//

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive

observe concept
💡 Concept

The scientist carefully observed the experiment throughout the day.

observe mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

The students observed the stars through a telescope. (OBJECT + SERVE EYES = OBSERVE)

observe rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Observe carefully, preserve knowledge, and deserve success.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əbˈzɜːrv/
🇬🇧 UK/əbˈzɜːv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixob--
Rootserv
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'observare', composed of 'ob-' (toward) and 'servare' (to watch, keep, or guard). The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

deservepreservereserveserve
deserve
preserve
reserve
serve

🔗Collocations

observe carefully
observe the rules
observe a moment of silence
observe traditions
observe phenomena

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The detective observed the suspect eating pizza with a fork and immediately knew he was the criminal.

Students must observe silence during the exam period.

😄 Fun example

She observed that her cat was plotting world domination again.

The scientist will observe the eclipse through special equipment.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

watchnoticeperceivemonitorexamine

Antonyms

ignoreoverlookneglect

Related

observationobserverobservableobservatory

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