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observe
verb transitive
[L. observo; ob and servo, to keep or hold. The sense is to hold in view, or to keep the eyes on.]
obzerv’.
observe
To see or behold with some attention; to notice; as, to observe a halo round the moon; I observed a singular phenomenon; we observe strangers or their dress. I saw the figure, but observed nothing peculiar in it.
observe
To take notice or cognizance of by the intellect. We observe nice distinctions in arguments, or a peculiar delicacy of thought.
observe
To utter or express, as a remark, opinion or sentiment; to remark. He observed that no man appears great to his domestics.
observe
To keep religiously; to celebrate. A night to be much observed to the Lord. Exodus 12:42. Ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread. Exodus 12:17. Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. Galatians 4:10.
observe
To keep or adhere to in practice; to comply with; to obey; as, to observe the laws of the state; to observe the rules and regulations of a society. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. Matthew 28:20.
observe
To practice. In the days of Enoch, the people observed not circumcision or the sabbath.
observe
verb intransitive
observ’.
observe
To remark. I have heard the gentleman’s arguments, and shall hereafter observe upon them.