Analyze vs. Observe — What's the Difference?

To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.

Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant

(Chemistry) To make a chemical analysis of.

Make a remark

(Mathematics) To make a mathematical analysis of.

Fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation)

To psychoanalyze.

To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice

(transitive) To subject to analysis.

To watch attentively

(transitive) To resolve (anything complex) into its elements.

To make a systematic or scientific observation of

(transitive) To separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of each separately.

To say casually; remark

(transitive) To examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; as, to analyze a fossil substance, to analyze a sentence or a word, or to analyze an action to ascertain its morality.

To adhere to or abide by; comply with

To subject to analysis; to resolve (anything complex) into its elements; to separate into the constituent parts, for the purpose of an examination of each separately; to examine in such a manner as to ascertain the elements or nature of the thing examined; to consider in detail in order to discover essential features or meaning; as, to analyze an action to ascertain its morality; to analyse a sonnet by Shakespeare; to analyse the evidence in a criminal trial; to analyse your real motives.

To act in acknowledgment of (a holiday, for example); keep or celebrate

Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features; as, to analyse a specimen; to analyze a fossil substance; to analyze a sentence or a word; to analyse a chemical compound.

To maintain (silence or a period of silence), as out of respect for someone who has died.

Subject to psychoanalytic treatment.

To take notice

Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning;

To say something; make a comment or remark

Make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features;

To watch or be present without participating actively

Break down into components or essential features;

(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

Subject to psychoanalytic treatment;

(transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).

(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence); to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).

(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.

(archaic) An observation remark, comment or judgement.

To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.

To be on the watch respecting; to pay attention to; to notice with care; to see; to perceive; to notice; to discover; as, to observe an eclipse; to observe the color or fashion of a dress; to observe the movements of an army; to observe an accident.

To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.

To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.

To make a remark; to comment; to make an observation{3}; - generally with on or upon.

Discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of;

Make mention of;

Observe with care or pay close attention to;

Watch attentively;

Show respect towards;

Celebrate, as of holidays or rites;

Follow with the eyes or the mind;

Observe correctly or closely;

Conform one's action or practice to;