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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Finally, analysts have observed that outdated restaurants in poor condition have hurt Wendy’s sales, and that the company needs to ensure sufficient staffing and cleanliness.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
Ben Eardley, project manager for Somerset Coast and Countryside, said: "It's rare to see this wetland species in the UK and so exciting that we have observed one on our estate cameras."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
“While we have observed increased energy prices and some disruption in energy supply in a number of markets, it has not yet resulted in a discernible shift in consumer behavior,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"With XRISM, we have the greatest resolution observing the brightest AGN and we're getting the richest information on outflows that we have observed so far for an accretion disk," Xiang said.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
“I have observed many birds in flight,” said Roz.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
