Observe
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To notice or perceive something and register it as being significant. To watch carefully, especially in a scientific or systematic manner, or to fulfil or comply with a law or custom.
“Scientists observe the behaviour of animals in their natural habitats.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əbˈzɜːv/
Syllables
ob·serve
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Contains -ERVE ending; double vowel O-E pattern
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12 points; B and V provide good scoring value
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