Question 1 · Quick check
observe
CEFRB1
/əbˈzɜːv/
verb
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In plain English
- 01
verb
To watch carefully or notice something.
- 02
verb
Extra detailTo follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
Examples
Observe his facial reaction when we mention a price.
We must observe the rules.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
- Synonyms
- 1
Deep Dive
verb
Extra meaningsTo take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
To comment on something; to make an observation.
More examples
In contextWe should observe the speed limit.
From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
She got up before dawn to observe the lunar eclipse.
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Origin
verb
From Middle French observer, from Old French observer, from Latin observō (“to watch”), from ob- (“before”) + servō (“to keep”), from Proto-Indo-European *ser- (“to guard”). Cognate with Gothic 𐍃𐌰𐍂𐍅𐌰 (sarwa, “weapons, armour”), Old English searu (“device”).