observe
/əbˈzɜːrv/
ob · serve
əb · ˈzɜːrv
English Definition
v. watch carefully
Significado en Español
observar, cumplir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quan sát, tuân thủ
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Example Sentence
The police observe the suspect.
警察监视嫌犯。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ob(toward)+serve(look)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “observe”?
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A
Ignore
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B
Study
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C
Forget
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D
Neglect
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B — Study.
“observe” means v. watch carefully
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Scientists gathered on the hill to ______ the rare comet through telescopes.
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A
ignore
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B
overlook
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C
avoid
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D
observe
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D — observe.
“observe” means v. watch carefully
Common questions about “observe”
What does “observe” mean?
observe — v. watch carefully. In Chinese: 观察，遵守.
How do you pronounce “observe”?
observe is pronounced /əbˈzɜːrv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ob · serve.
How do you use “observe” in a sentence?
The police observe the suspect. (警察监视嫌犯。)
What are synonyms for “observe”?
watch, notice — all close in meaning to observe (v. watch carefully).
Is “observe” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. observe appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “observe”?
ob(toward)+serve(look)
