observe
US /əbˈzɜːrv/UK /əbˈzɜːv/
Definition
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
All employees are expected to observe strict confidentiality regarding trade secrets.
Word Family
NounNoun
VerbVerb
observe gốc
AdjectiveAdj
observant
observable
AdverbAdv
observably
observantly
Synonyms
- abide byhaving a meaning similar to observe
- watcha small portable timepiece
- celebratebehave as expected during of holidays or rites
Collocations
- Easy observe rulesto observe rules, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- Medium observe strict workplace hygiene protocolsto observe strict workplace hygiene protocols, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- Hard observe international capital flight during crisesto observe international capital flight during crises, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- Very Hard scrupulously observe both the letter and spirit of treatiesdescribing scrupulously observe both the letter and spirit of treaties (with extreme conscientiousness)
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