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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Watch \Watch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Watched}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Watching}.]
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1. To give heed to; to observe the actions or motions of, for
any purpose; to keep in view; not to lose from sight and
observation; as, to watch the progress of a bill in the
legislature.
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Saul also sent messengers unto David's house to
watch him, and to slay him. --1 Sam. xix.
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I must cool a little, and watch my opportunity.
--Landor.
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In lazy mood I watched the little circles die.
--Longfellow.
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2. To tend; to guard; to have in keeping.
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And flaming ministers, to watch and tend
Their earthy charge. --Milton.
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Paris watched the flocks in the groves of Ida.
--Broome.
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