observe
Verbs
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(v) discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
- We found traces of lead in the paint
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(v) make mention of
- She observed that his presentation took up too much time
- They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
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(v) observe with care or pay close attention to
- Take note of this chemical reaction
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(v) watch attentively
- Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
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(v) show respect towards
- honor your parents!
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(v) behave as expected during of holidays or rites
- Keep the commandments
- celebrate Christmas
- Observe Yom Kippur
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(v) follow with the eyes or the mind
- Keep an eye on the baby, please!
- The world is watching Sarajevo
- She followed the men with the binoculars
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(v) stick to correctly or closely
- The pianist kept time with the metronome
- keep count
- I cannot keep track of all my employees
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(v) conform one's action or practice to
- keep appointments
- she never keeps her promises
- We kept to the original conditions of the contract