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单词 watch over something or someone
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to look after or supervise
Guards were hired to watch over the houses as they were being built.
Synonyms
look after
protect
He vowed to protect them.
guard
Sentries guarded the entrance to the building.
defend
They defended themselves against some thugs.
preserve
We need to preserve the rainforests.
shelter
A neighbour sheltered the boy for seven days.
shield
He shielded his head from the sun with an old sack.
keep safe
stand guard over
See watch

Additional synonyms

in the sense of defend
Definition
to protect from harm or danger
They defended themselves against some thugs.
Synonyms
protect,
cover,
guard,
screen,
secure,
preserve,
look after,
shelter,
shield,
harbour,
safeguard,
fortify,
ward off,
watch over,
stick up for (informal),
keep safe,
give sanctuary
in the sense of guard
Definition
to take precautions
Sentries guarded the entrance to the building.
Synonyms
protect,
watch,
defend,
secure,
police,
mind,
cover,
screen,
preserve,
shelter,
shield,
patrol,
oversee,
safeguard,
watch over
in the sense of preserve
Definition
to keep safe from change or extinction
We need to preserve the rainforests.
Synonyms
protect,
keep,
save,
maintain,
guard,
defend,
secure,
shelter,
shield,
care for,
safeguard,
conserve

Nearby words of
watch over something or someone

  • watch
  • watch out for something or someone
  • watch out or watch it or watch yourself
  • watch over something or someone
  • watchdog
  • watcher
  • watchful

Synonyms of 'watch over something or someone'

watch over something or someone

Additional synonyms

in the sense of protect
Definition
to defend from trouble, harm, or loss
He vowed to protect them.
Synonyms
keep someone safe,
defend,
keep,
support,
save,
guard,
secure,
preserve,
look after,
foster,
shelter,
shield,
care for,
harbour,
safeguard,
watch over,
stick up for (informal),
cover up for,
chaperon,
give someone sanctuary,
take someone under your wing,
mount or stand guard over
in the sense of shelter
Definition
to provide with a place to live or a hiding place
A neighbour sheltered the boy for seven days.
Synonyms
protect,
shield,
harbour,
safeguard,
cover,
save,
hide,
guard,
defend,
take in,
keep safe,
keep from harm
in the sense of shield
Definition
to protect, hide, or defend (someone or something) from danger or harm
He shielded his head from the sun with an old sack.
Synonyms
protect,
cover,
screen,
guard,
defend,
shelter,
safeguard
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