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to watch over
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to watch over
  2. 2. to keep watch over
  3. 3. to watch intently
To watch over someone or something carefully, often with care or concern. It implies keeping a protective or attentive eye, such as a parent watching over a child or a community looking out for its members.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Part of me thinks "they'll just fail again," but I'm watching over them anyway.

Sentence 2

Hey, are we sure it was the right call to just watch?

Sentence 3

It's okay if you fail — I'm just going to sit back and watch this time.

Sentence 4

I didn't expect them to cry, so I just watched from a distance!

Sentence 5

How long do you hold back before stepping in actually helps them grow?