Observe vs. Observant — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Observe and Observant
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Observe
Notice or perceive (something) and register it as being significant
She observed that all the chairs were already occupied
Observant
Quick to notice or perceive things
Her observant eye took in every detail
Observe
Make a remark
‘It's chilly,’ she observed
A stockbroker once observed that dealers live and work in hell
Observant
Adhering strictly to the rules of a particular religion, especially Judaism
An observant Jew
Observe
Fulfil or comply with (a social, legal, ethical, or religious obligation)
A tribunal must observe the principles of natural justice
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Observant
A member of a branch of the Franciscan order that followed a strict rule.
Observe
To be or become aware of, especially through careful and directed attention; notice
Observed a car leaving the property.
Observant
Having or showing keen perceptiveness; perceptive
An observant traveler.
An observant memoir.
Observe
To watch attentively
Observe a child's behavior.
Observant
Diligent in observing a law, custom, duty, or principle
Observant of the speed limit.
Observe
To make a systematic or scientific observation of
Observe the orbit of a comet.
Observant
Alert and paying close attention; watchful.
The observant police officer noticed that my tax disk was out-of-date.
Observe
To say casually; remark
"'It's nice to have somebody to wait on you,' she observed, with a laugh" (Upton Sinclair).
Observant
Diligently attentive in observing a law, custom, duty or principle; regardful; mindful.
I was normally observant of the local parking restrictions.
Observe
To adhere to or abide by; comply with
Observe the terms of a contract.
Observant
Taking notice; viewing or noticing attentively; watchful; carefully attentive; as, an observant spectator; observant habits.
Wandering from clime to clime observant stray'd.
Observe
To act in acknowledgment of (a holiday, for example); keep or celebrate
Observe an anniversary.
Observant
Submissively attentive; obediently watchful; regardful; mindful; obedient (to); - with of, as, to be observant of rules.
We are told how observant Alexander was of his master Aristotle.
Observe
To maintain (silence or a period of silence), as out of respect for someone who has died.
Observant
One who observes forms and rules.
Observe
To take notice
Stood by the window observing.
Observant
A sycophantic servant.
Silly ducking observants,That stretch their duties nicely.
Observe
To say something; make a comment or remark
Observed upon the unusual weather.
Observant
An Observantine.
Observe
To watch or be present without participating actively
We were invited to the conference solely to observe.
Observant
Paying close attention especially to details
Observe
(transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.
From this vantage point we can observe the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.
She got up before dawn to observe the lunar eclipse.
Observant
Quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
Observe
(transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
Please observe all posted speed limits.
Observant
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs;
Law-abiding citizens
Observant of the speed limit
Observe
(transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence); to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
Observe
(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.
The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents.
Observe
(archaic) An observation remark, comment or judgement.
Observe
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.
Ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread.
He wolde no such cursedness observe.
Must I budge? Must I observe you?
With solemn purpose to observeImmutably his sovereign will.
Observe
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.
Observe
To express as what has been noticed; to utter as a remark; to say in a casual or incidental way; to remark.
Observe
To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
Observe
To make a remark; to comment; to make an observation{3}; - generally with on or upon.
I have barely quoted . . . without observing upon it.
Observe
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
Observe
Make mention of;
She observed that his presentation took up too much time
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing
Observe
Observe with care or pay close attention to;
Take note of this chemical reaction
Observe
Watch attentively;
Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals
Observe
Show respect towards;
Honor your parents!
Observe
Celebrate, as of holidays or rites;
Keep the commandments
Celebrate Christmas
Observe Yom Kippur
Observe
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
Observe
Observe correctly or closely;
The pianist kept time with the metronome
Keep count
I cannot keep track of all my employees
Observe
Conform one's action or practice to;
Keep appointments
She never keeps her promises
We kept to the original conditions of the contract
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