Synonyms of watched over

watched over

phrase

past tense of watch over

1

as in supervised

to be in charge of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervised
• handled
• managed
• oversaw
• commanded
• called the tune (for)
• steered
• rode herd on
• headed
• called the shots (of)
• directed
• run
• controlled
• overlooked
• ordered
• guided
• ran
• captained
• administered
• quarterbacked
• showed
• superintended
• presided (over)
• bossed
• monitored
• ruled
• governed
• shepherded
• reigned

2

as in managed

to look after and make decisions about

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• managed
• supervised
• operated
• conducted
• controlled
• handled
• regulated
• run
• carried on
• governed
• ran
• oversaw
• presided (over)
• administered
• directed
• kept
• guided
• tended
• protected
• overlooked
• watched
• cared (for)
• administrated
• stewarded
• superintended
• steered
• led
• guarded
• minded
• piloted
• safeguarded
• comanaged
• codirected
• stage-managed
• micromanaged
• co-managed
• co-directed