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verbid 23271·updated Jun 3, 2026
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find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

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Classifications

Cognitive

Understand72%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5

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Variants

synonym
catchcheckfollowkeep an eye onlook onlook outobservewatch outwatch over
pasttense
watched
presentparticiple
watching
thirdpersonsingular
watches
pastparticiple
watched

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary7 sensesview framework →
§1
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
§2
observe with attention
§3
observe or determine by looking
§4
look attentively
§5
see or watch
§6
be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful
§7
follow with the eyes or the mind
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort
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