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supervise

[soo-per-vahyz] / ˈsu pərˌvaɪz /
VERB
manage people, project
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer conduct deal with direct handle inspect look after oversee take care of
STRONG
boss chaperon control overlook quarterback run superintend survey
WEAK
be in charge be in driver's seat be in the saddle be on duty be responsible for call the play call the shots crack the whip keep an eye on preside over ride herd on run the show run things sit on top of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
mismanage neglect
STRONG
follow serve

Example Sentences

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French paratroopers, part of a multinational force, supervise the evacuation of Palestine Liberation Organization leader Yasser Arafat among the crowd and journalists on Aug. 30, 1982, in Beirut.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The remodeling company continues to operate, but pulls in much less revenue without Alberto to drum up business and supervise jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Atlas also licenses its technology to companies abroad and sends a team of specialists from the United States to supervise the construction work.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The report also advised parents to keep AI toys in shared spaces where parents could supervise its interactions, and read privacy policies carefully.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

I had to wash the floor in the hall in preparation while Mum Olga came by frequently to supervise.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine