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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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Neil McLaren is an approved driving instructor in Newtownabbey and says the industry is "nowhere near ready" to oversee the changes coming in.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

He will oversee the creation of the new superapp, which the company is hoping will help it regain its edge among business users.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Tudor's assistant Bruno Saltor will oversee training for those at the club.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“I am one of five leaders of the Dauntless. We take the initiation process very seriously here, so I volunteered to oversee most of your training.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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