observed

Verb

observe (third-person singular simple present observes, present participle observing, simple past and past participle observed)

1. (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.
2. (transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).
   • Please observe all posted speed limits.

   Synonyms:

   celebrate

3. (transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
   • Ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Exodus 12:17
4. (intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.
   • The senator observed that the bill would be detrimental to his constituents.

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