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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Iran, which has effectively shut the waterway, will supervise traffic during the cease-fire and hopes to establish a system of tolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

JPMorgan’s plans around prediction markets could change if regulators offer greater clarity on how they plan to supervise prediction markets, particularly those where a security is involved, the people familiar with the matter said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 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

While robots may be able to take over menial tasks, humans will be needed to supervise and repair complex fleets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Mom said we couldn’t light the oven until Julia’s mother came out to supervise us, so we put our clumped-together cake batter in the fridge and went to Julia’s room to watch television.

From "When You Reach Me" by Rebecca Stead

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