(verb) observe with attention. Synonyms: watch, look on. Example: "They watched as the murderer was executed."
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Verb Definition 1
(verb) look on as or consider. Synonyms: think of, repute, regard as, look upon, look on, esteem, take to be. Examples: "She looked on this affair as a joke." "He thinks of himself as a brilliant musician." "He is reputed to be intelligent."