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observe vs find out

find out vs observe

observe and find out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
observe No No Yes No
find out No No Yes No
As verbs, find out is a hyponym of observe; that is, find out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than observe:
  • observe: discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
  • find out: trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act
Other hyponyms of observe include catch out, sense, instantiate, trace, see.
observe (verb) find out (verb)
stick to correctly or closely get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally
make mention of trap; especially in an error or in a reprehensible act
watch attentively establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
observe with care or pay close attention to find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes
follow with the eyes or the mind
show respect towards
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
conform one's action or practice to
Difference between observe and find out

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