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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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Chorpita said the grant will be split into three parts: the psychology department, which will oversee the new minor; the school of social welfare; and child-focused fellowships in the psychiatry and behavioral sciences department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

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

She would continue to oversee all of the territories on behalf of her children, who were still young.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby