Watch

"See" refers to the fact.

Yes, I saw the film. I know what happened.

"Watch" refers to the action, that the observer is paying attention.

I can't talk now. I'm watching the match on TV.

"Watch" is used to refer to things that are moving. You can watch the children playing but you can't watch a photograph.

It's relaxing to watch the fish in the fish tank.

"Watch" also means to supervise, protect or guard.

Could you watch the children while I go to make a phone call?

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See

To "see" is to "witness", to "observe".

We saw the match on Saturday. We saw an accident on the way to the stadium.

To "see" is to "meet".

I saw Jane at the club.

To "see" is to "meet" with, have an "appointment".

I'm seeing the accountants for lunch. I'm seeing the doctor on Tuesday.

To "see" is to "understand".

I see. So you're saying that we need to lower our prices.

To "see to" something is to "take care" of it.

OK. I will see to it that the equipment is delivered first thing Monday morning. (This is the subjunctive.)

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