observes
verbHow many syllables in observes?
There are 2 syllables in the word observes.How to pronounce observes:
Definition of observes:
- observes (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 observes:
adheres (to)
check
check out
complies (with)
conforms (to)
contemplate
follows
gaze at
keep an eye on
keep tabs on
keep track of
keep under observation
look at
look on
monitor
note
obeys
pay attention to
recce
regard
scrutinize
study
survey
take a dekko at
view
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