WATCH

(noun) a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
synonyms : vigil
(noun) the rite of staying awake for devotional purposes (especially on the eve of a religious festival)
synonyms : vigil
(noun) a small portable timepiece
synonyms : ticker
(noun) a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
synonyms : lookout , lookout man , picket , scout , sentinel , sentry , spotter
(noun) a period of time (4 or 2 hours) during which some of a ship's crew are on duty
(noun) the period during which someone (especially a guard) is on duty
(verb) find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
"I want to see whether she speaks French", "See whether it works", "find out if he speaks Russian", "Check whether the train leaves on time"
synonyms : ascertain , check , determine , find out , learn , see
(verb) observe with attention
"They watched as the murderer was executed"
synonyms : look on
(verb) observe or determine by looking
"Watch how the dog chases the cats away"
(verb) look attentively
"watch a basketball game"
(verb) see or watch
"view a show on television", "This program will be seen all over the world", "view an exhibition", "Catch a show on Broadway", "see a movie"
synonyms : catch , see , take in , view
(verb) be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
"Watch out for pickpockets!"
synonyms : look out , watch out
(verb) follow with the eyes or the mind
"Keep an eye on the baby, please!", "The world is watching Sarajevo", "She followed the men with the binoculars"
synonyms : follow , keep an eye on , observe , watch over

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