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observe

verb

/əbˈzɜːrv/

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

to watch carefully and attentively

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

The teacher asked the students to observe the experiment.

watch, study, examine, monitor, notice, see, view

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watch, study, examine, monitor

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watch, notice, see, view

ignore, overlook, miss

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ignore, overlook, miss

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ignore, overlook

observe closely, observe carefully, observe behavior, observe changes, observe the surroundings

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observe closely, observe carefully, observe behavior, observe changes

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observe carefully, observe closely, observe the surroundings

to make changes or improvements, often in a legal or written text

to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.