Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Osservá-re, v. a. & r.
1. to observe carefully, note or consider, look at, examine attentively;2. to reflect upon, have the eye or mind upon;3. to observe, or keep one's promise or engagement;4. to observe, watch, spy the actions of others; 5. to use, do, operate; 6. to maintain or practise any rule or regulation. — uno, to be kind, respectful, obsequious to a person, to follow his precepts; s. m. Osservá-tóre, f. Osservá-tríce; adj.Osservá-nte .