observe

/əbˈzɜːv/

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Also seen as: observes · observing

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhận thấy hoặc xem, đặc biệt là cẩn thận hoặc chú ý đến chi tiết

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Verb

Examples

From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tuân theo hoặc vâng lời phong tục, thực hành hoặc quy tắc

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Verb

Examples

Please observe all posted speed limits.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “observe” mean?

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

Is “observe” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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