look vs see vs watch

Look is the intentional direction of the eyes, see is the automatic perception of an image, and watch is the sustained observation of something in motion.

look

Directing your eyes toward a target.

Please look at the whiteboard while I explain the new grammar rule.

see

Noticing something through your physical senses.

Did you see that bright flash of lightning during the storm last night?

watch

Observing a moving or changing subject.

We sat on the park bench to watch the children playing soccer.

Watch out

I saw at the map but I couldn't find the street.

I looked at the map but I couldn't find the street.
We stayed home to look a movie on Netflix.

We stayed home to watch a movie on Netflix.

Remember See is a reflex; look is a choice; watch is a movie.

Quick check

Fill the gap with one of the three options.

1.
He had to closely to see the tiny serial number on the battery.
2.
I can the mountains from my bedroom window on clear days.
3.
I usually the evening news while I am cooking dinner.