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 36 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for observe along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for observe

  • adopt
  • celebrate
  • commemorate
  • comment
  • comply with
  • declare
  • detect
  • discover
  • examine
  • eye
  • follow
  • hold
  • honor
  • inspect
  • look at
  • mark
  • monitor
  • note
  • notice
  • obey
  • pay attention to
  • perform
  • recognize
  • reflect
  • regard
  • remark
  • remember
  • respect
  • say
  • scrutinize
  • see
  • spot
  • study
  • view
  • watch
  • witness

Antonyms for observe

  • blink
  • break
  • challenge
  • dare
  • defy
  • direct
  • dismiss
  • disobey
  • disregard
  • disrespect
  • forget
  • ignore
  • lead
  • miss
  • neglect
  • overlook
  • pass by
  • refuse
  • renounce
  • repudiate
  • scorn
  • violate

Meanings of observe

  • verb
    1. To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
    2. To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
    3. To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence).
    4. 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 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to observe, such as: adopt, blink, break, celebrate, challenge, commemorate, comment.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • eyewitness
  • fan
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  • interloper
  • intermeddler
  • intruder
  • meddler
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  • onlooker
  • passerby
  • peeper
  • peeping tom
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  • snooper
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  • sports fan
  • spy
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  • watcher
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