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

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Probation officers supervise more than 4,100 people subject to a range of court orders and licences at any given time.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Tokyo Electron’s Taiwan branch was fined NT$150 million, with the court noting its failure to supervise the former employee.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

After he returned home to South Carolina, Hencely sued Fluor Corp. for negligently failing to supervise Nayeb.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

The report said Fluor was negligent in hiring an Afghan who had been a Taliban operative, and it failed to closely supervise him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The social worker would supervise the visit, and tomorrow he would ask Etta’s forgiveness for not seeking permission.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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