Synonyms of supervise

supervise

verb

ˈsü-pər-ˌvīz 

1

as in to oversee

to be in charge of

for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oversee
• handle
• manage
• steer
• superintend
• command
• direct
• control
• run
• boss
• guide
• head
• watch over
• order
• monitor
• overlook
• administer
• show
• captain
• call the tune (for)
• call the shots (of)
• ride herd on
• quarterback
• govern
• shepherd
• rule
• preside (over)
• reign

2

as in to manage

to look after and make decisions about

supervises all the affairs of the athletic club, including hiring someone to run the summer tennis camp

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oversee
• manage
• operate
• regulate
• handle
• control
• conduct
• run
• govern
• administer
• keep
• direct
• tend
• guide
• protect
• superintend
• administrate
• carry on
• preside (over)
• overlook
• watch
• steer
• steward
• watch over
• lead
• safeguard
• care (for)
• guard
• pilot
• mind
• micromanage
• stage-manage
• comanage
• codirect

3

as in to watch

to take charge of especially on behalf of another

we need someone to supervise the construction project while the foreman is in the hospital

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oversee
• watch
• manage
• attend
• tend
• protect
• operate
• control
• guard
• superintend
• conduct
• care (for)
• see to
• run
• look after
• govern
• regulate
• take care of
• guide
• mind
• see after
• direct
• safeguard
• patrol
• administrate
• preside (over)
• mother
• steward
• shepherd
• baby
• shield
• babysit
• chaperone

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forget
• ignore
• abandon
• disregard
• neglect
• pass over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supervise

To that end, Gershin added more backgrounds and foley, adding detail and supervising a pass in Dolby Atmos, all along being careful not to betray the intentions of the original work. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

Can our experts supervise a much larger volume because routine work is handled differently? — Luboslava Uram, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The day was also a feast in honor of the recipient – typically the prefect of Rome, who supervised the city’s jurisdictions and police. — Joëlle Rollo-Koster, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Jim DeFrain, who supervises the investigation and the Metropolitan Explosive Disposal Unit, said initial testing indicated the presence of hydrogen sulfide, a toxic gas. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2026