B1verbscienceacademic
US/əbˈzɜːrv/
UK/əbˈzɜːv/
to watch someone or something carefully; also to obey a rule or law
In context
The teacher observed the children as they played.
Scientists observed changes in the birds' behavior after the forest was cut down.
Drivers must observe the speed limit near schools.
Words that go with observe
verb + adverb
- observe closelyThe nurse observed the patient closely all night.
verb + noun
- observe the rulesAll players must observe the rules.
- observe changesWe observed changes in the weather.
- observe behaviorResearchers observe behavior in natural settings.
adverb + verb
- carefully observeCarefully observe how the chef cuts the fish.