observe

English

/əbˈzɜːv/, /əbˈzɝv/

verb
Definitions
  • (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).
  • (intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

Etymology

Derived from Middle French observer derived from Latin observare (watch, keep, mark, guard, etc, regard, comply with, heed, note, pay attention to) derived from Proto-Indo-European *serw- (guard).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*serw-

Gloss

guard

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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