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observe vs discover

discover vs observe

observe and discover both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
observe No No Yes No
discover No No Yes No
As verbs, observe and discover are synonyms defined as:
  • observe and discover: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
Other synonyms of observe include detect, find, notice.
observe (verb) discover (verb)
stick to correctly or closely get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
make mention of identify as in botany or biology, for example
watch attentively make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
observe with care or pay close attention to make a discovery, make a new finding
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes see for the first time; make a discovery
follow with the eyes or the mind discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
show respect towards find unexpectedly
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to
Difference between observe and discover

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