watch intently

Frequency: 8.114.8 per million words

to look at someone or something for a period of time, paying attention to what is happening

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Examples (10)

  • The child would watch the magician intently, trying to figure out the tricks.
  • She paused to watch the birds intently building their nest.
  • The detective watched the suspect intently for any signs of guilt.
  • I could feel his eyes watching me intently from across the room.
  • The audience watched intently as the dancers performed their routine.
  • He always watches educational documentaries intently, absorbing every detail.
  • The cat sat on the window sill, watching the squirrel intently.
  • We watched the chef prepare the meal intently, hoping to learn his secrets.
  • Despite the noise, she managed to watch the delicate surgery intently.
  • The young artist would watch his mentor paint intently, studying every brushstroke.