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That is, or has been, observed or scrutinized
“Urban had long since returned his Luger to its holster, confident that the watched prisoner no longer offered a serious problem in resistance.”
To have been a spectator of
“She would watch her grandmother spend hours crocheting beautiful sweaters for friends and family.”
Past tense for to take care or charge of, especially on behalf of another
“We hired a babysitter to watch our kids while we went out for a rare dinner alone together.”
Past tense for to keep under careful, protective, or secret observation
“Driven by paranoia, he would use a drone to watch the movements of his wife.”
(watch over) Past tense for to stand guard over
“Security personnel are on hand to watch over the safe at all times.”
Past tense for to exercise care, caution, or restraint about
“It's important to watch your words when you're around impressionable children.”
Past tense for to be on the lookout for
“Watch for any sign of the enemy and sound the alert if necessary.”
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