observes

The word “observes” has 3 syllables: ob-ser-ves

It's pronounced as /əbˈzɜːrvz/


What is synonym and antonym for observes?

In the thesaurus, “observes” has 40 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for observes

  • adopt
  • celebrates
  • commemorates
  • comments
  • comply with
  • declare
  • detect
  • discover
  • examine
  • eyes
  • follow
  • follows
  • hold
  • honor
  • inspect
  • look at
  • mark
  • monitor
  • note
  • notes
  • notices
  • obeys
  • opines
  • pay attention to
  • perform
  • recognize
  • reflects
  • regard
  • remarks
  • remember
  • respect
  • say
  • scrutinize
  • sees
  • spots
  • study
  • view
  • watch
  • watches
  • witness

Antonyms for observes

  • breaks
  • challenges
  • dares
  • defies
  • directs
  • dismisses
  • disobeys
  • disregards
  • disrespect
  • forget
  • ignore
  • ignores
  • leads
  • miss
  • neglect
  • neglects
  • overlook
  • pass by
  • refuses
  • renounces
  • repudiates
  • scorn
  • violates
  • winks

Meanings of observes

  • 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

  • The scientist observes the behavior of ants in their natural habitat.
  • The teacher carefully observes her students to gauge their understanding of the material.
  • As a keen astronomer, he regularly observes celestial events through his telescope.
  • The detective quietly observes the suspect from across the street.
  • She observes the tradition of wearing red on Chinese New Year for good luck.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to observes, such as: adopt, breaks, celebrates, challenges, commemorates, comments, comply with.

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