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observes

observes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of observe.

observes is the plural of observe.

Meaning of observe

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.

See all 5 meanings of observe

Questions about observes

What is observes the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Observes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of observe.

Words near observes in the dictionary

  1. observeresses
  2. observerless
  3. observers
  4. observership
  5. observerships
  6. observes
  7. observest
  8. observeth
  9. observin'
  10. observing
  11. observingly

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