observes

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

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Where does observes come from?

The word observes 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.