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Definitions

oversee

[oh-ver-see] / ˌoʊ vərˈsi /
VERB
manage, supervise; survey or watch
Synonyms
STRONGEST
command manage supervise survey watch
STRONG
baby-sit boss captain chaperon eye herd inspect overlook quarterback shepherd skipper superintend
WEAK
be in driver's seat call the shots keep an eye on look after ride herd on run the show sit on top of
Antonyms
STRONG
follow ignore neglect
WEAK
obey

Example Sentences

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McAlear, 48, was running the Dodge brand when the company tapped him several weeks ago to oversee Chrysler as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The joint venture will oversee around 8,000 company-run stores, with longer-term plans to expand to as many as 20,000.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The mayor’s office said the corporation operates outside government and that City Hall doesn’t oversee it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

In a darkened control room in Navi Mumbai, 100 operators oversee bots monitoring 30,000 ATMs across India.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The social worker wanted to oversee our transition and make sure Shanon was actually up to taking care of us.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.