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observe meaning

EN[əbˈzɝv] [ɒbˈzɜːv] [əbˈzɜːv]
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    Definition of observe in English Dictionary

  • VerbSGobservesPRobservingPT, PPobserved
    1. (transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
      1. From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat. ‎
    2. (transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
      1. Please observe all posted speed limits. ‎
    3. (intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.
      1. The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents. ‎
  • More Examples
    1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
      • The observed effect of imperatorin probably results from the interaction with various Ca 2+ influx pathways in intestine smooth muscle.
      • The three AD cases showed distinct differences in regional THK5117 binding that were also observed in tau immunohistopathology as well as in clinical presentation.
      • Moreover, we observed that compared with wake state, paralimbic-limbic cortex had less connectivity with neocortical system and centrencephalic structure in sleep.
    2. Used in the Ending of Sentence
      • Sometimes perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate and dyskeratotic keratinocytes as well as vacuolar degeneration in the basal epidermal layer can be observed.
      • No reduction in albuminuria, glomerulosclerotic index or cortical collagen deposition was observed.
      • An expression in macrogamonts or at the outer oocyst wall was not observed.
  • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
    1. Verbs
      • Reporting verbs
        • Intransitive verbs
          • Transitive verbs
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        1. en observed
        2. fr observe
        3. en observer
        4. fr observer
        5. en observee
        Source: Wiktionary

        Meaning of observe for the defined word.

        Grammatically, this word "observe" is a verb, more specifically, a reporting verb, an intransitive verb and a transitive verb.
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