steward

²steward

verb

Definition of STEWARD

transitive verb

: to act as a steward for : manage

intransitive verb

: to perform the duties of a steward

Examples of STEWARD

1. <will steward the city's library programs>

First Known Use of STEWARD

1621

Related to STEWARD

Synonyms: administer, administrate, carry on, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, conduct, superintend, supervise, tend

Related Words: care (for), mind, watch; lead, pilot, steer; guard, protect, safeguard; micromanage, stage-manage; codirect, comanage

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