observe vs follow

observe and follow both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
observe	No	No	Yes	No
follow	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, observe and follow are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of observe include keep an eye on, watch, watch over.

observe (verb)	follow (verb)
stick to correctly or closely	behave in accordance or in agreement with
make mention of	keep informed
watch attentively	keep to
observe with care or pay close attention to	follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes	grasp the meaning
follow with the eyes or the mind	imitate in behavior; take as a model
show respect towards	perform an accompaniment to
behave as expected during of holidays or rites	to travel behind, go after, come after
conform one's action or practice to	travel along a certain course
	follow in or as if in pursuit
	keep under surveillance
	choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
	to subscribe to someone's updates on social media
	to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media
	act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
	be the successor (of)
	follow with the eyes or the mind
	work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
	accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of
	adhere to or practice
	be later in time
	come after in time, as a result
	be next
	to bring something about at a later time than
	to be the product or result
	come as a logical consequence; follow logically