Catch
Catch verb - To make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes.
Usage example: I looked out the window just in time to catch the neighbor's dog digging up my flower bed
Observe is a synonym for catch in notice topic. In some cases you can use "Observe" instead a verb "Catch", when it comes to topics like perceive.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Endless Ocean and its sequel have several examples, though you only observe them, not catch them.
Source: The Catfish -
Some stages have skeletons of giants, dragons are being used as restaurants, gnomes catch fish, aliens peek from forests, vampires observe humans, ghosts appear and witches fly.
Source: Video Game / Guilty Gear -
When Vincent picks it up he does his best to observe basic firearms safety (safety catch, finger off trigger), although earlier he does ignore a few basic rules.
Source: Artistic License Gun Safety
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