Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To watch something carefully, especially in order to learn something or to notice details.
Observe
/əbˈzɜːv/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
We observe the stars every night.Jenny loves to observe birds in the park.
Etymology:
From Latin "observare," meaning "to watch over, to guard, to keep, to heed, or to comply."
Usage Statistics:
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