Collocations with "observe"

31 collocations found

observe experimentally

To watch and gather data about a phenomenon through a controlled experiment.

experimentally7.8
observe the sabbath

To formally follow the religious customs of the Sabbath.

sabbath7.2
observe a correlation

To notice a relationship through observation.

correlation7.1
observe a custom

to follow or celebrate a custom

custom7.0
observe galaxy

to watch a galaxy carefully, especially to learn something

galaxy7.0
keenly observe

to watch someone or something carefully and with great attention to detail

keenly7.0
observe phenomenon

to watch an event carefully, especially to learn something

phenomenon7.0
secretly observe

to watch someone or something carefully without them knowing

secretly7.0
observe the speed limit

to respect and adhere to the speed limit; a more formal alternative to obey

speed limit7.0
observe the frequency

to watch and see the rate of occurrence

frequency6.9
observe variation

To discover or notice differences.

variation6.9
observe a silence

as a sign of respect for the dead, etc.

silence6.8
famously observe

to make a comment or remark that becomes well-known

famously6.5
observe a ritual

To follow or practice a ritual, often out of respect for tradition.

ritual6.5
observe surroundings

To watch the environment carefully.

surroundings6.5
discrepancy6.2
observe faithfully

To obey a law or custom with precision and respect.

faithfully6.2
observe precaution

To obey or comply with a safety rule or guideline.

precaution6.2
observe astutely

to watch someone or something carefully and intelligently in order to learn something

astutely6.0
observe a festival

to follow the customs of a religious festival

festival6.0
observe wryly

To make a remark about something you have noticed, in a dry, ironic way.

wryly6.0
observe a ceasefire

to respect and follow the terms of a ceasefire

ceasefire5.5
observe drily

to make a remark in a dry, witty way

drily5.5
sadly observe

a formal way of remarking on something unfortunate or regrettable.

sadly5.5
scrupulously observe

to obey a law, custom, or rule with meticulous attention

scrupulously5.5
mildly4.8
shrewdly observe

to watch or notice something carefully and intelligently

shrewdly4.8
observe a fast

to formally follow the practice of fasting

fast4.7
observe coolly

to watch or notice something in a detached manner

coolly4.2