observe

Verb

• conform one's action or practice to
  • keep appointments
    
  • she never keeps her promises
    
  • We kept to the original conditions of the contract
    

• stick to correctly or closely
  • The pianist kept time with the metronome
    
  • keep count
    
  • I cannot keep track of all my employees
    

• follow with the eyes or the mind
  • Keep an eye on the baby, please!
    
  • The world is watching Sarajevo
    
  • She followed the men with the binoculars
    

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites
  • Keep the commandments
    
  • celebrate Christmas
    
  • Observe Yom Kippur
    

• show respect towards
  • honor your parents!
    

• watch attentively
  • Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
    

• observe with care or pay close attention to
  • Take note of this chemical reaction
    

• make mention of
  • She observed that his presentation took up too much time
    
  • They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
    

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
  • She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water
    
  • We found traces of lead in the paint
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  keep , maintain , watch , follow , watch over , keep an eye on , celebrate , respect , honor , honour , abide by , note , take note , mention , remark , detect , find , discover , notice
• Antonyms: 
  transgress , offend , infract , violate , go against , breach , break , disrespect