to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on
to watch intently; to stare; to gaze; to watch (and see what happens); to follow
母は子供が遊ぶのを見守っていた。
The mother was watching over the children as they played.
遠くから静かに見守ることしかできない。
All I can do is quietly watch over from a distance.
母は子どもの成長を静かに見守った。
The mother quietly watched over her child's growth.