Difference between see, look, & watch

See: when an image comes to our eyes; without intent

• I went to the grocery shop and saw one of my classmates there.

Look: to see something with intent and attention; often used with "at"

• Jenny looked at the wine menu before calling the waiter to order a drink.

Watch: to look intensely at something (often something that is moving)

• Kyle watched the plane take off.

More examples:

See:

• I see Tim in the store.

• I see a house.

• I see a dog on the street.

• I see a bottle of wine on the table.

Look (at):

• I am looking at a painting. I really like the colors of this painting.

• I am looking at a photo of a rabbit. The rabbit has long ears.

• I am looking at a building. It has colorful windows.

• I am looking at a monument. It was built a long time ago.

Watch:

• Do you watch sports? / Yes, I love to watch basketball.

• What are you doing? / I am watching a video (now).

• I like to watch TV (television).

• I am going to watch a (dance) performance tonight.

• I am going to watch a concert tonight.
  

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