observe
verb (used with object)
to see, watch, perceive, or notice.
have observed
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present perfectof observe.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have observed virus-like particles assembling themselves one molecule at a time, uncovering the surprisingly simple rules that allow complex biological structures to form with remarkable reliability.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Scientists have observed temperatures underneath the sea surface greater than 18 degrees above the baseline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
It also allows the "network" to talk about what they have observed about the patient and their own feelings.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Finally, analysts have observed that outdated restaurants in poor condition have hurt Wendy’s sales, and that the company needs to ensure sufficient staffing and cleanliness.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
But what I have observed is painfully little.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
