1. be* the guardian (of);
2. (заботиться) watch (over), take* care (of);
3. спорт. mark, guard (smb.)
(кого-л./что-л.) несовер. 1) be guardian/trustee to, have the wardship (of); be warden (to)
2) перен. patronize; watch over, take care (of); look (after), protect