Synonyms of watching over

watching over

phrase

present participle of watch over

1

as in supervising

to be in charge of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervising
• handling
• overseeing
• managing
• calling the shots (of)
• riding herd on
• calling the tune (for)
• heading
• steering
• commanding
• running
• directing
• controlling
• presiding (over)
• overlooking
• guiding
• ordering
• showing
• monitoring
• captaining
• superintending
• quarterbacking
• bossing
• administering
• governing
• ruling
• shepherding
• reigning

2

as in operating

to look after and make decisions about

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operating
• supervising
• managing
• overseeing
• handling
• controlling
• regulating
• presiding (over)
• conducting
• carrying on
• running
• governing
• guiding
• keeping
• directing
• administering
• tending
• caring (for)
• protecting
• superintending
• overlooking
• administrating
• watching
• stewarding
• steering
• leading
• safeguarding
• guarding
• piloting
• minding
• codirecting
• comanaging
• micromanaging
• stage-managing
• co-managing
• co-directing