
English word observe comes from Latin servare, Latin ob
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servare (Latin)
ob (Latin)
Against; facing. In the direction of, to, towards. On account of, according to, because of, due to, for (the purpose of).
observo (Latin)
I guard, keep watch over.. I heed, regard, respect.. I notice, perceive.. I observe, watch.. I pay attention to.
observer (Middle French)
observe (English)
(intransitive) To comment on something; to make an observation.. (transitive) To follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules (especially of a religion).. (transitive) To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.