observe
Translation
to observe, to notice, to remark, to follow
Examples
Scientists observe the behavior of birds.
Scientists observe the behaviour of birds.
I observed that he was nervous.
I observed that he was nervous.
You must observe the rules of the game.
You must observe the rules of the game.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to watch (sth.) carefully Scientists observe the behavior of birds.
((that ...)) to notice or remark (that ...) I observed that he was nervous.
((sth.)) to obey (a rule or law) You must observe the rules of the game.
Similar Words
Synonyms: watch, notice, monitor, follow; Antonyms: ignore, disregard
Etymology
From Latin 'observare' (to watch, regard), from 'ob-' (in front of, before) + 'servare' (to watch, keep).
Memory Tips
To 'observe' is to 'serve' your attention ('ob-' = to) to something.