watch for

phrasal verb

watched for; watching for; watches for

1

: to look for (someone or something expected)

She watches for her school bus from inside her house.

The doctors watched for signs of the disease.

2

: to look for (something that one wants to get or use)

She is always watching for sales.

Examples of watch for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, Trend Micro has issued a new scam text warning with advice on what to watch for — exactly the kind of attack Apple’s new filter should block. —Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025

The fire held along the Kings River on its south side, and crews are working hard in the steep canyon to watch for rollout and embers which could impact containment. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025

They’re not intended to dig up dirt, but rather to watch for signs of trouble. —Adam Stone, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025

With its striking landscapes, rare look at Saudi society and feminist undercurrents, this should be a must-watch for festival programmers and specialty distributors. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for watch for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore