English to English
verb
- discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water.
We found traces of lead in the paint.
source: WordNet 3.0
- make mention of
She observed that his presentation took up too much time.
They noted that it was a fine day to go sailing.
source: WordNet 3.0
- observe with care or pay close attention to
Take note of this chemical reaction.
source: WordNet 3.0
- watch attentively
Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals.
source: WordNet 3.0
- show respect towards
Honor your parents!.
source: WordNet 3.0
- behave as expected during of holidays or rites
Keep the commandments.
Celebrate Christmas.
Observe Yom Kippur.
source: WordNet 3.0
- follow with the eyes or the mind
Keep an eye on the baby, please!.
The world is watching Sarajevo.
She followed the men with the binoculars.
source: WordNet 3.0
- stick to correctly or closely
The pianist kept time with the metronome.
Keep count.
I cannot keep track of all my employees.
source: WordNet 3.0
- conform one's action or practice to
Keep appointments.
She never keeps her promises.
We kept to the original conditions of the contract.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To take notice of by appropriate conduct; to conform one's action or practice to; to keep; to heed; to obey; to comply with; as, to observe rules or commands; to observe civility.
source: Webster 1913
- To take notice; to give attention to what one sees or hears; to attend.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [obsérv] Magmalas; magmasid; sumubok; tikman
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
