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Act as observer (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

see

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This could be a double definition.

'act' is the first definition.
(I know that see is a type of affiliate)

'observer' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how they can define each other.

'as' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for see that I've seen before include "Set eyes on" , "Perceive; diocese" , "Bishop's diocese" , "Realize" , "Receive" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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