Use English, having observed (4)
I believe the answer is:
seen
'observed' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'use english having' is the wordplay.
'having' indicates a hidden word.
'SEEN' is hidden within 'use english'.
(Other definitions for seen that I've seen before include "Espied" , "Observed or percieved" , "Witnessed" , "Sighted" , "Met - understood" .)