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Synonyms

watch over

Idioms  

  1. Guard for protection or safekeeping, as in There were only two aides watching over that large group of children. This idiom was first recorded in 1526.

Example Sentences

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In January, Tchinnis passed on the secrets of La Mer to a new colleague as he stepped down from his role as executive director for R&D, ending his 25-year watch over the broth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Keeping watch over Perranporth Beach and its steep cliffs led Winston Graham to create Ross Poldark.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

“Greece has been on our list of countries to watch over the last few years,” said Jennifer Stevens, executive editor of International Living.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

In front of a packed conference hall, Musk says to the audience: "Who wouldn't want a robot to watch over your kids, take care of your pet?"

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

He told me I was in my place of healing and that he would watch over me.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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