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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Watch \Watch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Watched}; p. pr & vb n.
{Watching}.]
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.
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.
In lazy mood I watched the little circles die.
--Longfellow.
2. To tend; to guard; to have in keeping.
And flaming ministers, to watch and tend Their
earthy charge. --Milton.
Paris watched the flocks in the groves of Ida.
--Broome.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
watching
n : a patient look [syn: {observation}, {observance}]
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