Synonyms of watch over

watch over

phrase

1

as in supervise

to be in charge of

Her promotion meant she was now responsible for watching over the entire team of designers.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervise
• oversee
• handle
• manage
• command
• captain
• head
• call the tune (for)
• steer
• ride herd on
• call the shots (of)
• boss
• direct
• control
• order
• run
• guide
• overlook
• quarterback
• show
• superintend
• monitor
• administer
• preside (over)
• rule
• shepherd
• govern
• reign

2

as in manage

to look after and make decisions about

It was the legal guardian's job to watch over the children.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manage
• operate
• oversee
• control
• supervise
• handle
• conduct
• regulate
• run
• govern
• carry on
• direct
• tend
• keep
• guide
• preside (over)
• steward
• protect
• administer
• care (for)
• watch
• overlook
• administrate
• superintend
• steer
• lead
• pilot
• mind
• guard
• safeguard
• codirect
• comanage
• stage-manage
• micromanage