i observed vs i have observed

Both "I observed" and "I have observed" are grammatically correct. "I observed" refers to a past action without specifying when it happened, while "I have observed" refers to an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.

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i observed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a past action without specifying when it happened.

Use "I observed" to describe a past action without specifying when it happened. This phrase is simple and direct.

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- I was there, I observed.
I observed abnormal behavior patterns, and I warned my friends.
At that moment I observed great changes in the ocean.
I observed how moved you were at the mention of Mrs. Armstrong's maid, Paulette.
And sometimes I observed newcomers arrive.
From the noblemen that came to our rooms I observed manner and wit.
As accurately as I could, I observed my own reactions...
As I observed in chapter five...
I observed instances of predation which involved the unmistakable behavior of hunters.
In trading words with Gina, I observed the muscles in her face.
Okay, I observed some symptoms - That's not the point.
As accurately as I could, I observed my own reactions pulse, respiration, blood pressure.
I observed the stove malfunction, and the swift action of my Marines to treat corporal person.
Plus, I observed his hands; there's no slide bite.
I observed their tastes, their standards, style, of course.
But the several occasions that I observed him, I saw him lead some other rejects down into The Marrow.
But I do and so I observed this fast for your happiness
I observed the emphasis that was placed, in particular, on external policy, on communication, and on subjects relating to financial regulation and to the euro.
This significant progress, which I observed when monitoring 14 polling stations in the Gori area, should not obscure the difficulties that persist in the region.
Well, as I observed, the defendant seemed a bit reluctant. I have to consult with my client.

Alternatives:

I saw
I noticed
I watched

i have observed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.

Use "I have observed" to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present. This phrase emphasizes the connection between the past observation and the present.

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I have observed this woman for much of her life.
I have observed that he is very clever... in following the passions and the prejudices of the senators.
I have observed some underlying issues that need to be addressed.
With regard to increasing quotas, I have observed that the debates in Parliament have revealed greatly differing positions.
On the contrary, I have observed that Major Burns is not only a good technical surgeon, he is a good military surgeon.
I have observed that a train travelling from the Netherlands to southern Germany - through two countries and three - has seven changes of locomotive.
I have observed infants, and I can tell you that they have dreams.
Mr. Roberts, I have observed in my 17 years in the Navy, that some of her officers are full of horse puckey.
Of course, I haven't done open-heart surgery, but I have observed.
Fourthly, partly thanks to my colleagues in the Committee on Social Affairs and Employment, I have observed a significant lack of compliance with the European Social Charter, the ILO treaties and so on by all the Member States.
At the same time I have observed something that I do not think we have ever seen before: complete agreement between the majority of this House, the Commission and the Council Presidency on the procedure and timetable.
There are those - and I am not being critical, I am simply saying that this is what I have observed - there are speakers who believe that pessimism and fear will get the Chinese out of Africa.
I have observed the enthusiasm of all the political groups here in Parliament, thereby highlighting, even in this limited format, the complexity of the Directive and its ramifications.
In fact, I have observed, as have others, that things have changed.
Look, I know I haven't been that close to you all, but I have observed quite a bit. And?
So he wrote that he had seen - "I have observed that the furthest planet has three bodies."
And what I have observed is two gunshots fired at close range, both tore through her heart.
On multiple occasions, I have observed my supervisor monitoring his ex-wife's calls and e-mails.
And I have observed in her an inordinate failure of sexual arousal...
I have observed over the last three years a year-on-year crisis situation.

Alternatives:

I have noticed
I have seen
I have watched

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