observar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- behold verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
- consider verb To think carefully about something before making a decision.
- gaze verb To look at something steadily and for a long time, often in wonder, admiration, or deep thought.
- lurk verb To stay hidden or out of sight, often with the intention to ambush or wait.
- observe verb To watch someone or something carefully.
- shadowing noun The act of secretly following and watching someone, keeping them under close observation.
- watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
Senses
observar is used for these senses in English:
- abide by (transitive) To remain faithful to (something or someone); to adhere to (an idea or plan).
- behold To look at or see (someone or something), especially appreciatively; to descry, to look upon.
- consider (transitive) To look at attentively.
- lurk (Internet slang) To read an Internet forum without posting comments or making one's presence apparent.
- observe (transitive) To take note of and celebrate (a holiday or similar occurrence), to keep; to follow (a type of time or calendar reckoning).
- shadowing (education) A work experience option where students learn about a job by walking through the work day as a shadow to a competent worker.
behold — full definition
- verb To look at or see something, especially something impressive.
- interjection Used to draw attention dramatically to something.
consider — full definition
- verb To think carefully about something before making a decision.
- verb To regard or judge someone or something as having a particular quality.
- verb To show regard or respect for someone's feelings or circumstances.