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observe


These are words and phrases related to observe. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of observe.

TO OBEY SOMEONE OR SOMETHING


People must observe the law.

Synonyms and examples


obey
Children must obey their parents.
follow
All religions guide youths to follow the teachings of elders and parents.
comply
formal
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.
adhere to
They failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement.
abide by
Players must abide by the referee's decision.
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If you obey someone or something, you do what you are asked or told to do.

TO SAY SOMETHING


"I've always found German-made cars very reliable," he observed.

Synonyms and examples


say
When I say your name, raise your hand.
utter
formal
She barely uttered a word all morning.
they say
They say the house is haunted.
it is said
It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
state
formal
Union members stated that they were unhappy with the proposal.
remark
He remarked that she was looking thin.
comment
Many teachers have commented that the curriculum can be difficult.
maintain
His lawyers maintain that he acted honourably.
affirm
formal
They affirm that military means are the final means for resolving future conflicts.
opine
He opined that the financial crisis showed the need for a global effort to fight a common cause.
announce
He suddenly announced in the middle of dinner that they were getting married.
declare
She declared that it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.
pronounce
The verdict was pronounced to a packed courtroom.
claim
He claimed that he was not responsible for the accident.
assert
formal
Some scholars assert that weaving and cloth making developed considerably earlier.
come out with
Young children come out with very funny things sometimes.
get a word in
She couldn't get a word in - he just loves to talk.
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If you say something, you express a thought or opinion, or state information.

TO SEE SOMETHING


A teacher observed her climbing over the gate.

Synonyms and examples


see
I can see for miles from up here.
notice
I noticed a crack in the ceiling.
perceive
Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.
spot
We managed to spot a leopard.
catch sight of
We looked for the bird and caught sight of it just as it flew off.
catch a glimpse of
He caught a glimpse of his reflection in the glass.
glimpse
I glimpsed her as she ducked round the corner.
witness
Did anyone witness the attack?
make out
I could just make out a figure standing in the doorway.
clap/lay/set eyes on
I've never laid eyes on him before.
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If you see something, you become aware of it using your eyes.

observe | American Thesaurus


observe


verb
These are words and phrases related to observe. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of observe.
Thousands observed the ship leaving the harbor. Did you observe anything suspicious?.

Synonyms


see
watch
view
behold
peer at
catch sight of
stare at
make out
inspect
survey
glimpse
espy
spot
ogle
eye
notice
note
discover
detect
perceive
mark
heed
regard
pay attention to
size up
take stock of
She observed that we were already late.

Synonyms


remark
comment
state
say
mention
announce
assert
declare
opine
reflect
theorize
Observe the rules.

Synonyms


obey
comply with
conform to
follow
heed
abide by
adhere to
fulfill
keep
be guided by
acquiesce to
defer to
carry out
execute
perform
respect

Antonyms


disobey
disregard
neglect
How many holidays do we observe?.

Synonyms


celebrate
commemorate
honor
sanctify
consecrate
solemnize
recognize
acknowledge

Antonym


profane
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