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observe vs say

say vs observe

observe is not a noun while say is a noun.

observe and say both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
observe No No Yes No
say Yes No Yes No
As verbs, say is a hypernym of observe; that is, say is a word with a broader meaning than observe:
  • observe: make mention of
  • say: express in words
Other hypernyms of observe include state, tell.
observe (noun) say (noun)
the chance to speak
observe (verb) say (verb)
stick to correctly or closely express in words
make mention of report or maintain
watch attentively speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
observe with care or pay close attention to express a supposition
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
follow with the eyes or the mind communicate or express nonverbally
show respect towards recite or repeat a fixed text
behave as expected during of holidays or rites indicate
conform one's action or practice to state as one's opinion or judgement; declare
utter aloud
have or contain a certain wording or form
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