observe
v 1: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;
"She detected high levels of lead in her drinking
water"; "We found traces of lead in the paint" [syn: {detect},
{find}, {discover}, {notice}]
2: make mention of; "She observed that his presentation took up
too much time"; "They noted that it was a fine day to go
sailing" [syn: {note}, {mention}, {remark}]
3: observe with care or pay close attention to; "Take note of
this chemical reaction" [syn: {note}, {take note}]
4: watch attentively; "Please observe the reaction of these two
chemicals"
5: show respect towards; "honor your parents!" [syn: {respect},
{honor}, {honour}, {abide by}] [ant: {disrespect}]
6: celebrate, as of holidays or rites; "Keep the commandments";
"celebrate Christmas"; "Observe Yom Kippur" [syn: {celebrate},
{keep}]
7: follow with the eyes or the mind; "Keep an eye on the baby,
please!"; "The world is watching Sarajevo"; "She followed
the men with the binoculars" [syn: {watch}, {follow}, {watch
over}, {keep an eye on}]
8: observe correctly; "keep time, keep count, keep track of"
[syn: {keep}, {maintain}]
9: conform one's action or practice to; of appointments,
promises, conditions, etc. [syn: {keep}]