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Observing
see synonyms of observingAdjective
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Observing
see synonyms of observingverb
1. (tr; may take a clause as object)
to see; perceive; notice
we have observed that you steal
2. (when tr, may take a clause as object)
to watch (something) carefully; pay attention to (something)
3.
to make observations of (something), esp scientific ones
4. (when intr, usually foll by on or upon; when tr, may take a clause as object)
to make a comment or remark
the speaker observed that times had changed
5. (transitive)
to abide by, keep, or follow (a custom, tradition, law, holiday, etc)
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Observing
see synonyms of observing verb transitiveWord forms: obˈserved or obˈserving
1.
to adhere to, follow, keep, or abide by (a law, custom, duty, rule, etc.)
2.
to celebrate or keep (a holiday, etc.) according to custom
3.
a.
to notice or perceive (something)
b.
to pay special attention to
4.
to arrive at as a conclusion after study
5.
to say or mention casually; remark
6.
to examine and study scientifically
verb intransitive
7.
to take notice
8.
to comment or remark (on or upon)
9.
to act as an observer
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Observing
see synonyms of observingv. ob·served, ob·serv·ing, ob·serves
v.tr.
1.
a. To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice: observed a car leaving the property.
b. To watch attentively: observe a child's behavior.
c. To make a systematic or scientific observation of: observe the orbit of a comet.
2. To say casually; remark: "'It's nice to have somebody to wait on you,' she observed, with a laugh" (Upton Sinclair).
3.
a. To adhere to or abide by; comply with: observe the terms of a contract.
b. To act in acknowledgment of (a holiday, for example); keep or celebrate: observe an anniversary.
c. To maintain (silence or a period of silence), as out of respect for someone who has died.
v.intr.
1. To take notice: stood by the window observing.
2. To say something; make a comment or remark: observed upon the unusual weather.
3. To watch or be present without participating actively: We were invited to the conference solely to observe.
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