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observe

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TO OBEY SOMEONE OR SOMETHING

People must observe the law.
Synonyms and examples
obey
Children must obey their parents.
follow
All religions guide youths to follow the teachings of elders and parents.
complyformal
There are serious penalties for failure to comply with the regulations.
adhere to
They failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement.
abide by
Players must abide by the referee's decision.
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If youobey someone or something, you do what you are asked or told to do.

TO SAY SOMETHING

"I've always found German-made cars very reliable," he observed.
Synonyms and examples
say
When I say your name, raise your hand.
utterformal
She barely uttered a word all morning.
they say
They say the house is haunted.
it is said
It is said that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
stateformal
Union members stated that they were unhappy with the proposal.
remark
He remarked that she was looking thin.
comment
Many teachers have commented that the curriculum can be difficult.
maintain
His lawyers maintain that he acted honourably.
affirmformal
They affirm that military means are the final means for resolving future conflicts.
opine
He opined that the financial crisis showed the need for a global effort to fight a common cause.
announce
He suddenly announced in the middle of dinner that they were getting married.
declare
She declared that it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted.
pronounce
The verdict was pronounced to a packed courtroom.
claim
He claimed that he was not responsible for the accident.
assertformal
Some scholars assert that weaving and cloth making developed considerably earlier.
come out with
Young children come out with very funny things sometimes.
get a word in
She couldn't get a word in - he just loves to talk.
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If yousay something, you express a thought or opinion, or state information.

TO SEE SOMETHING

A teacher observed her climbing over the gate.
Synonyms and examples
see
I can see for miles from up here.
notice
I noticed a crack in the ceiling.
perceive
Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance.
spot
We managed to spot a leopard.
catch sight of
We looked for the bird and caught sight of it just as it flew off.
catch a glimpse of
He caught a glimpse of his reflection in the glass.
glimpse
I glimpsed her as she ducked round the corner.
witness
Did anyone witness the attack?
make out
I could just make out a figure standing in the doorway.
clap/lay/set eyes on
I've never laid eyes on him before.
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If yousee something, you become aware of it using your eyes.
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