observe

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.transitive

• 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.

To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).transitive

• Please observe all posted speed limits.

To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).transitive

• On Sunday, most of Canada will observe daylight time and spring forward an hour in order to reflect the increasing sunlight.

To comment on something; to make an observation.intransitive

• The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents.

An observation (remark, comment or judgement).archaic

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