English Expression · Intermediate
watch over
To guard and protect
Pronunciation: say watch over
Meaning
To guard and protect.
Example
She stayed up all night to watch over the sick infant.
She stayed up all night to watch over the sick infant.
Practice tips
- Practice watch over out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.