observed
Saw and noted
Observed is the past tense of observe, covering its range of meanings.
To observe is to watch carefully or notice: I observed a change in her behavior.
It also means to follow or comply with: They observed the ceasefire.
Something observed has been seen, noted, or adhered to.
An observed holiday is one that people actually mark or celebrate.
Clearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- visibleAble to be seen
- discernibleAble to be noticed
- manifestClearly apparent or displayed
obvious · noticeable · conspicuous · prominent · striking · remarkable · pronounced · perceptible
Preserved in official records
- loggedOfficially recorded information
- chronicledRecorded in narrative form
- catalogedEntered into a list
- registeredFormally recorded or enrolled
archived · noted · transcribed · captured · tabulated · reported · filed · annotated
Expressed an opinion verbally
- statedExpressed in words
- mentionedBriefly referred to
- notedFamous or observed
- saidVerbally expressed, past tense
declared · pointed out · voiced · expressed · uttered · articulated · quipped · reflected
Came behind another
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- keptDidn't give away
- upheldAffirmed on review
- maintainedKept in condition
celebrated · commemorated · ritual · custom · tradition · ceremony · holiday · Sabbath
Systematic observation of subjects
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- watchingActively looking at something
- trackingMonitoring location over time
inspection · supervision · vigilance · auditing · compliance · regulation · patrol · checkpoint
One who saw events
- spectatorObserver at an event
- onlookerPerson who observes
- bystanderOne who observes nearby
- viewerOne who observes visually
beholder · firsthand · testimony · account · sighting · encounter · present · scene
Systematic fact-finding effort
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- inquiryRequest for information
methodology · empirical · ethnography · behavioral · specimen · subject · phenomenon · controlled
evident
Clearly perceived or understood
- apparentClearly seen or understood
- visibleAble to be seen
- discernibleAble to be noticed
manifest · obvious · noticeable · conspicuous · prominent · striking · remarkable · pronounced · perceptible · detectable
documented
Preserved in official records
- loggedOfficially recorded information
- chronicledRecorded in narrative form
- catalogedEntered into a list
registered · archived · noted · transcribed · captured · tabulated · reported · filed · annotated · indexed
commented
Expressed an opinion verbally
said · declared · pointed out · voiced · expressed · uttered · articulated · quipped · reflected · added
followed
Came behind another
maintained · celebrated · commemorated · ritual · custom · tradition · ceremony · holiday · Sabbath · Ramadan
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- scrutinyClose, careful examination
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- watchingActively looking at something
tracking · inspection · supervision · vigilance · auditing · compliance · regulation · patrol · checkpoint · CCTV
eyewitness
One who saw events
viewer · beholder · firsthand · testimony · account · sighting · encounter · present · scene · incident
research
Systematic fact-finding effort
- analysisMethodical study of parts
- investigationFormal examination of facts
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
inquiry · methodology · empirical · ethnography · behavioral · specimen · subject · phenomenon · controlled · systematic
- followed rulesabided, adhered, followed, complied, obeyed
- examinedwatched, inspected, studied, surveyed, scrutinized
- speech verbssaid, says, asked, answered, replied
- followed thingstracked, trailed, pursued, chased, tailed
- second thoughtssecond thoughts, reconsideration, rethinking, change of mind, change of heart
observedunobserved
Not being watched
unnoticed · unseen · overlooked · missed · unperceived
observedviolated
Broke a rule
broken · ignored · disregarded · contravened · flouted
observedtheoretical
Based on hypothesis, untested
hypothetical · inferred · assumed · speculated · conjectured
- under observationBeing carefully watched
- observation decksElevated platforms for panoramas
- casual observer
- observation towerElevated structure for viewing
- religious observancePractice of faith duties
- forward observersPersonnel directing remote strikes
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