All observe synonyms
obΒ·serve
O o verb observe
- detect β To detect something means to find it or discover that it is present somewhere by using equipment or making an investigation.
- perceive β to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses: I perceived an object looming through the mist.
- witness β to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception: to witness an accident.
- see β to perceive with the eyes; look at.
- spot β a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
- note β a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.
- discern β to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend: They discerned a sail on the horizon.
- notice β an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
- discover β to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
- examine β Inspect (someone or something) in detail to determine their nature or condition; investigate thoroughly.
- inspect β to look carefully at or over; view closely and critically: to inspect every part of the motor.
- mark β Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837β1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897β1904.
- monitor β (especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
- recognize β to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- recognise β to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- regard β to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
- scrutinize β to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- scrutinise β to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.
- study β a room, in a house or other building, set apart for private study, reading, writing, or the like.
- view β an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
- watch β to be alertly on the lookout, look attentively, or observe, as to see what comes, is done, or happens: to watch while an experiment is performed.
- beam β If you say that someone is beaming, you mean that they have a big smile on their face because they are happy, pleased, or proud about something.
- behold β If you behold someone or something, you see them.
- catch β If you catch a person or animal, you capture them after chasing them, or by using a trap, net, or other device.
- contemplate β If you contemplate an action, you think about whether to do it or not.
- dig β to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
- distinguish β to mark off as different (often followed by from or by): He was distinguished from the other boys by his height.
- espy β Catch sight of.
- eyeball β Look or stare at closely.
- flash β a precedence code for handling messages about initial enemy contact or operational combat messages of extreme urgency within the U.S. military.
- mind β (in a human or other conscious being) the element, part, substance, or process that reasons, thinks, feels, wills, perceives, judges, etc.: the processes of the human mind.
- read β to look at carefully so as to understand the meaning of (something written, printed, etc.): to read a book; to read music.
- spy β a person employed by a government to obtain secret information or intelligence about another, usually hostile, country, especially with reference to military or naval affairs.
- survey β to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- eagle-eye β unusually sharp visual powers; keen ability to watch or observe.
- get a load of β anything put in or on something for conveyance or transportation; freight; cargo: The truck carried a load of watermelons.
- lamp β any of various devices furnishing artificial light, as by electricity or gas. Compare fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp.
- make out β to bring into existence by shaping or changing material, combining parts, etc.: to make a dress; to make a channel; to make a work of art.
- pick up on β to choose or select from among a group: to pick a contestant from the audience.
- take in β the act of taking.
- remark β to say casually, as in making a comment: Someone remarked that tomorrow would be a warm day.
- comment β If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
- say β assay.
- declare β If you declare that something is true, you say that it is true in a firm, deliberate way. You can also declare an attitude or intention.
- state β the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health.
- opine β Hold and state as one's opinion.
- reflect β to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: The mirror reflected the light onto the wall.
- animadvert β to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about)
- commentate β To commentate means to give a radio or television commentary on an event.
- mention β to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.