Watch over

verb

To guard, protect or supervise.

The nanny will watch over the kids while we're out.
Visual representation of "watch over" - to guard, protect or supervise

Often appears as...

  • watch over someone
  • watch over something
verb

To keep an eye on something in order to check it is working correctly.

Please watch over the boiling pot.
Visual representation of "watch over" - to keep an eye on something in order to check it is working correctly

Often appears as...

  • watch over cooking
  • watch over operation
verb

To take care of, or be responsible for.

Sally is watching over her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Visual representation of "watch over" - to take care of, or be responsible for

Often appears as...

  • parents watch over children
  • teacher watch over students
verb

To guard, protect or supervise.

The nanny will watch over the kids while we're out.
Visual representation of "watch over" - to guard, protect or supervise

Often appears as...

  • watch over someone
  • watch over something
verb

To keep an eye on something in order to check it is working correctly.

Please watch over the boiling pot.
Visual representation of "watch over" - to keep an eye on something in order to check it is working correctly

Often appears as...

  • watch over cooking
  • watch over operation
verb

To take care of, or be responsible for.

Sally is watching over her younger brother while their parents are at work.
Visual representation of "watch over" - to take care of, or be responsible for

Often appears as...

  • parents watch over children
  • teacher watch over students
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "watch over"
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Safety Nuance

Used when someone actively ensures another's safety or well-being, often vigilantly.

Illustration for Safety Nuance
Don't worry, a lifeguard is watching over the swimmers.
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Emotional Aspect

Can imply emotional support or care, not just physical presence.

Illustration for Emotional Aspect
Grandma would always watch over me with love.
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Authority Implication

Suggests the watcher has some authority or responsibility for those being watched.

Illustration for Authority Implication
The camp leader is watching over the kids during the hike.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Safety Nuance

Used when someone actively ensures another's safety or well-being, often vigilantly.

Illustration for Safety Nuance
Don't worry, a lifeguard is watching over the swimmers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Aspect

Can imply emotional support or care, not just physical presence.

Illustration for Emotional Aspect
Grandma would always watch over me with love.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Implication

Suggests the watcher has some authority or responsibility for those being watched.

Illustration for Authority Implication
The camp leader is watching over the kids during the hike.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Safety Nuance

Used when someone actively ensures another's safety or well-being, often vigilantly.

Illustration for Safety Nuance
Don't worry, a lifeguard is watching over the swimmers.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emotional Aspect

Can imply emotional support or care, not just physical presence.

Illustration for Emotional Aspect
Grandma would always watch over me with love.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Authority Implication

Suggests the watcher has some authority or responsibility for those being watched.

Illustration for Authority Implication
The camp leader is watching over the kids during the hike.
Visual representation of the word "Watch over"

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