παρακολουθώ

Etymology: From Ancient Greek παρακολουθέω (parakoloutheō), from παρά (para, 'beside') + ἀκολουθέω (akoloutheō, 'to follow'). The root ἀκόλουθος (akolouthos) means 'follower' or 'attendant'. This same root gives us English words like 'acolyte'. The παρα- prefix adds the sense of 'alongside' or 'closely', giving the overall sense of 'following closely' or 'accompanying'.