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observe
verb
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Divide observe into syllables:

ob · serve

How to pronounce observe:

Definition of observe:

observe (verb):
to watch (something) carefully
to conform one's action or practice to (something, such as a law, rite, or condition) comply with

Synonyms for observe:

sensenoticedetectspyfindtracediscoverfind outsee

Antonyms for observe:

unsettlemissneglectmisinterpretignoremisunderstandexcept

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