Replace the underlined words with a more interesting and precise verb

1. I saw a crime.
1. glanced
2. observed
3. witnessed
2. He looked fixedly at me.
1. glimpsed
2. stared
3. noticed
3. She took my hand firmly .
1. stroked
2. grasped
3. handled
4. Touch the button to start.
1. press
2. tap
3. snatch
5. He touched the cat affectionately.
1. tapped
2. patted
3. stroked
6. The zoologist looked at the lion's behavior.
1. glimpsed
2. observed
3. peered
7. The robber took the money and ran.
1. grabbed
2. handled
3. pawed
8. I quickly looked at my watch.
1. tapped
2. glanced
3. patted