baby-sit

Verb

Meaning

work or act as a baby-sitter

take watchful responsibility for

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

baby sit

Synonyms

sit babysit shepherd guard foster nurse hark tend follow mind note attend hear preserve watch
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Antonyms

discount forage omit scare menace intimidate
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Hypernyms

guard

Related terms

baby-sitter

Derivatives

baby-sat baby sitting

Examples

I cannot baby-sit tonight; I have too much homework to do Source: Internet

I baby-sit the neighbor's plants when she is out of town Source: Internet

I have changed my plans and moved my work schedule around so I could baby-sit, take my grandchild to some activities or watch their house and pets while they've gone away (which I've been happy to do because it makes their lives easier). Source: Internet

And set personal boundaries, such as deciding not to rearrange your work schedule just so you can baby-sit. Source: Internet

It was a very emotional piece, complete with a reading of a letter written by a 12 year old, for whom the Marine used to baby-sit. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

baby-killer baby-like baby-sat baby-sitter baby-snatcher baby-to-be