Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for supervise. Search instead for supervi.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Some historians have speculated that Thomas Jefferson showed up to supervise publication, though nobody knows for sure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Last month, her family took legal action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that school officials failed to investigate reports of bullying, adequately supervise student interactions or implement effective safety measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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

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

The adults supervise you, but they don’t get down on your level and talk to you.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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