observe

noun

(archaic) An observation (remark, comment or judgement).

verb

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

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

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

(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

Roots

servoserv- · Latin · keep, guard

Synonyms for observe

watchv noticen celebratev examinev followv discoverv respectn scrutinizev inspectv descryv noten perceivev monitorv beholdv discernv contemplatev regardn

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Where does observe come from?

The word observe breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root serv-, from Latin servo (“keep, guard”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.