observe
English Thesaurus
1. make mention of (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | say, state, tell, |
| definition | : | express in words (verb.communication) |
2. observe with care or pay close attention to (verb.perception)
| entail | : | comprehend, perceive, |
| definition | : | to become aware of through the senses (verb.perception) |
3. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | sight, spy, |
| definition | : | catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | catch out, find out, |
| definition | : | trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | sense, |
| definition | : | detect some circumstance or entity automatically (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | instantiate, |
| definition | : | find an instance of (a word or particular usage of a word) (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | trace, |
| definition | : | discover traces of (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | see, |
| definition | : | observe as if with an eye (verb.perception) |
| verb group | : | discover, find, |
| definition | : | make a discovery, make a new finding (verb.creation) |
4. watch attentively (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | watch, |
| definition | : | look attentively (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | bird, birdwatch, |
| definition | : | watch and study birds in their natural habitat (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | monitor, supervise, |
| definition | : | keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | monitor, |
| definition | : | check, track, or observe by means of a receiver (verb.perception) |
| hyponym | : | track, |
| definition | : | observe or plot the moving path of something (verb.perception) |
5. follow with the eyes or the mind (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | check, check into, check out, check over, check up on, go over, look into, suss out, |
| definition | : | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | keep tabs on, |
| definition | : | keep a record on or watch attentively (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | guard, |
| definition | : | to keep watch over (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | invigilate, proctor, |
| definition | : | watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating) (verb.social) |
| verb group | : | follow, trace, |
| definition | : | follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something (verb.cognition) |
6. show respect towards (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | accept, |
| definition | : | consider or hold as true (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | tolerate, |
| definition | : | recognize and respect (rights and beliefs of others) (verb.social) |
7. behave as expected during of holidays or rites (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | commemorate, mark, |
| definition | : | mark by some ceremony or observation (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | mourn, |
| definition | : | observe the customs of mourning after the death of a loved one (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | solemnise, solemnize, |
| definition | : | observe or perform with dignity or gravity (verb.social) |
8. conform one's action or practice to (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | make good, |
| definition | : | act as promised (verb.social) |
9. stick to correctly or closely (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | the act of making and recording a measurement (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
10. make mention of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | annotation, notation, note, |
| definition | : | a comment or instruction (usually added) (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | comment, input, remark, |
| definition | : | a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | mention, reference, |
| definition | : | a remark that calls attention to something or someone (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | mentioner, |
| definition | : | a speaker who refers to something briefly or incidentally (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | commentator, observer, |
| definition | : | an expert who observes and comments on something (noun.person) |
11. observe with care or pay close attention to (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | observant, |
| definition | : | paying close attention especially to details (adj.all) |
12. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | the act of making and recording a measurement (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | detector, sensing element, sensor, |
| definition | : | any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | detector, |
| definition | : | electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | discovery, |
| definition | : | something that is discovered (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | finding, |
| definition | : | something that is found (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | observant, observing, |
| definition | : | quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception (adj.all) |
13. watch attentively (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
14. follow with the eyes or the mind (verb.social)
| derivation | : | vigil, watch, |
| definition | : | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
15. show respect towards (verb.social)
| antonym | : | disrespect, |
| definition | : | show a lack of respect for (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | honoring, observance, |
| definition | : | conformity with law or custom or practice etc. (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | deference, respect, |
| definition | : | a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | esteem, regard, respect, |
| definition | : | an attitude of admiration or esteem (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | regard, respect, |
| definition | : | a feeling of friendship and esteem (noun.feeling) |
| derivation | : | respecter, |
| definition | : | a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | esteem, regard, respect, |
| definition | : | the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) (noun.state) |
16. behave as expected during of holidays or rites (verb.social)
| derivation | : | celebration, jubilation, |
| definition | : | a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | law-abiding, observant, |
| definition | : | (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs (adj.all) |
17. conform one's action or practice to (verb.social)
| antonym | : | breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate, |
| definition | : | act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | honoring, observance, |
| definition | : | conformity with law or custom or practice etc. (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | keeping, |
| definition | : | conformity or harmony (noun.act) |
18. stick to correctly or closely (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | the act of making and recording a measurement (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
19. make mention of (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | annotation, notation, note, |
| definition | : | a comment or instruction (usually added) (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | comment, input, remark, |
| definition | : | a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | mention, reference, |
| definition | : | a remark that calls attention to something or someone (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | mentioner, |
| definition | : | a speaker who refers to something briefly or incidentally (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | commentator, observer, |
| definition | : | an expert who observes and comments on something (noun.person) |
20. observe with care or pay close attention to (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | observant, |
| definition | : | paying close attention especially to details (adj.all) |
21. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | determination, finding, |
| definition | : | the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | the act of making and recording a measurement (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | detector, sensing element, sensor, |
| definition | : | any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as heat or pressure or light or motion etc.) and responds to it in a distinctive manner (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | detector, |
| definition | : | electronic equipment that detects the presence of radio signals or radioactivity (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | discovery, |
| definition | : | something that is discovered (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | finding, |
| definition | : | something that is found (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | observant, observing, |
| definition | : | quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception (adj.all) |
22. watch attentively (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
23. follow with the eyes or the mind (verb.social)
| derivation | : | vigil, watch, |
| definition | : | a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | observation, |
| definition | : | facts learned by observing (noun.cognition) |
24. show respect towards (verb.social)
| antonym | : | disrespect, |
| definition | : | show a lack of respect for (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | honoring, observance, |
| definition | : | conformity with law or custom or practice etc. (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | deference, respect, |
| definition | : | a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | esteem, regard, respect, |
| definition | : | an attitude of admiration or esteem (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | regard, respect, |
| definition | : | a feeling of friendship and esteem (noun.feeling) |
| derivation | : | respecter, |
| definition | : | a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | esteem, regard, respect, |
| definition | : | the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) (noun.state) |
25. behave as expected during of holidays or rites (verb.social)
| derivation | : | celebration, jubilation, |
| definition | : | a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | law-abiding, observant, |
| definition | : | (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs (adj.all) |
26. conform one's action or practice to (verb.social)
| antonym | : | breach, break, go against, infract, offend, transgress, violate, |
| definition | : | act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | honoring, observance, |
| definition | : | conformity with law or custom or practice etc. (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | keeping, |
| definition | : | conformity or harmony (noun.act) |
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