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Keenly observant and aware (of something or someone)
“He is brought under the observing eye of a board of directors.”
Having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
To be aware of through touching or being touched
“I would observe that Mark was usually late to work on Mondays.”
Present participle for to see or notice
“I would observe a group of strangers standing across the road and wonder who, exactly, they were.”
Present participle for to celebrate or commemorate an occasion or its anniversary
“As we observe Lent this year, let us reflect on not only ourselves, but the world around us.”
Present participle for to fulfill or satisfy the terms or conditions of
“Many adherents will observe a fast, from food and water, as part of their religious beliefs.”
Present participle for to make a remark based on one's observation
“Her weary husband had returned from work. "You look exhausted," she would observe.”
An act of watching or observing (something)
The act of watching, typically in a stealthy manner
An act of making something known
In keeping with given expectations, norms, ideals, or rules
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