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IELTS word

observe

/əbˈzərv/verb

English definition

to watch something carefully

Common phrases / collocations

  1. observe behaviour
  2. closely observe
  3. observe a change

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    Scientists observed the birds for several weeks.

  2. 2.

    We observed a clear change in temperature.

  3. 3.

    Students closely observed the reaction.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A wildlife researcher carefully watches a bird through binoculars.
to watch something carefully
1focused watching
2records details
look closely→notice details