observe
The word “observe” has 2 syllables: ob-serve
It's pronounced as /əbˈzɜːrv/
What is synonym and antonym for observe?
In the thesaurus, “observe” has 137 synonyms and 49 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for observe along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for observe
- abide by
- adhere
- adopt
- allow
- animadvert
- articulate
- attend
- beam
- behold
- bird-dog
- bless
- catch
- celebrate
- commemorate
- comment
- commentate
- comply
- comply with
- conform
- conjecture
- consecrate
- consider
- contemplate
- daresay
- declare
- dedicate
- descry
- detect
- dig
- discern
- discover
- distinguish
- eagle-eye
- editorialize
- espy
- examine
- express
- eye
- eyeball
- fall in with
- fete
- flash
- follow
- fulfill
- gape
- gawk
- gaze
- get a load of
- get an eyeful of
- glance
- glare
- glimpse
- goggle
- guard
- guess
- hear
- heed
- hold
- honor
- identify
- inspect
- keep
- keep an eye on
- keep to
- lamp
- laud
- lay eyes on
- look
- look at
- look on
- make out
- mark
- memorialize
- mention
- mind
- monitor
- mouth off
- mull
- note
- notice
- obey
- opine
- pay attention to
- peek
- peep
- peer
- perceive
- perform
- pick out
- pick up
- pick up on
- ponder
- praise
- read
- recognize
- reflect
- regard
- remark
- remember
- respect
- revere
- reverence
- rubberneck
- sanctify
- say
- scan
- scrutinize
- see
- set eyes on
- sight
- solemnize
- speak
- speculate
- spot
- spy
- stare
- state
- study
- suppose
- surmise
- survey
- take
- take in
- talk
- tell
- utter
- venerate
- verbalize
- view
- vocalize
- wake
- ward
- watch
- weigh
- weigh in
- wisecrack
- witness
Antonyms for observe
- be quiet
- blink
- blow off
- breach
- break
- buck
- challenge
- combat
- contest
- dare
- defy
- deride
- direct
- discount
- dismiss
- disobey
- disoblige
- dispute
- disregard
- disrespect
- fight
- flout
- forget
- ignore
- infringe
- lead
- miss
- mock
- neglect
- oppose
- overlook
- overpass
- pass by
- pass over
- pooh
- pooh-pooh
- refuse
- renounce
- repudiate
- resist
- scorn
- shrug off
- slight
- snub
- transgress
- tune out
- violate
- wink
- withstand
Meanings of observe
- verb
- To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
- To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
- To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence).
- To comment on something; to make an observation.
Example Sentences
- Observe how the colors change as the sunset progresses.
- It's important to observe safety protocols when conducting experiments.
- Let's take a moment to observe the beauty of nature around us.
- Scientists often observe patterns in data to formulate hypotheses.
- Please observe the rules of the museum while you explore the exhibits.
On this page you'll find 186 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to observe, such as: abide by, adhere, adopt, allow, animadvert, articulate, attend.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- stop
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- sustaining
- sustentation
- swallow
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- tame
- tend
- trade in
- treasure
- underwrite
- upkeep
- victual
- wall
- war
- ward
- warehouse
- watch
- watch over
- withhold
- withstand
keep a lookout for
keep an eye on
- abide by
- accomplish
- accord
- adhere to
- administer
- adopt
- advance
- advise
- aid
- angel
- attend
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- audit
- baby sit
- baby-sit
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- be a source of strength
- be attentive
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- be devoted to
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- be in the saddle
- be interested in
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- be responsible for
- beam
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- emulate
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- foster
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- further
- gape
- gawk
- gaze
- get a load of
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- give allegiance to
- give heed to
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- glance
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- glimpse
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- inspect
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- keep
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- record
- reflect
- regard
- ride herd on
- ride shotgun for
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- scan
- scope
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- skipper
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- stare
- stiffen
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- string along
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- tag
- take a gander
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- take care of
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- take pains
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- witness