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watch over

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌwɑtʃ ˈoʊvɚ/ · UK /ˌwɒtʃ ˈəʊvə/

watch over means: To take care of someone or something and keep them safe.

verb

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To take care of someone or something and keep them safe.

  • She watches over the children.
  • A guard watched over our bags while we ate.
  • Who will watch over him tonight?

How to use it: watch over someone/something (A nurse watched over the sleeping patient.)

Similar words: look after, guard, protect

Common phrases: watch over someone, watch over children, watch over something

Questions about watch over

What does watch over mean?

To take care of someone or something and keep them safe.

What is watch over in other languages?

Türkçe: gözetmek · Español: velar por · Français: veiller sur · Deutsch: behüten · Italiano: vegliare su · 日本語: 見守る

How do you pronounce watch over?

In American English /ˌwɑtʃ ˈoʊvɚ/; in British English /ˌwɒtʃ ˈəʊvə/.

How do you use watch over in a sentence?

She watches over the children. A guard watched over our bags while we ate.

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