superintend

su·per·in·tend

verb \ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈtend, ˌsü-pərn-\

Definition of SUPERINTEND

transitive verb

: to have or exercise the charge and oversight of : direct

Examples of SUPERINTEND

1. <superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater>
2. <homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education>

Origin of SUPERINTEND

Late Latin superintendere, from Latin super- + intendere to stretch out, direct — more at intend

First Known Use: circa 1615

Related to SUPERINTEND

Synonyms: captain, handle, head, overlook, oversee, quarterback, boss, supervise

Related Words: administer, command, control, direct, guide, manage, order, run, shepherd, show, steer; monitor, preside (over); govern, reign, rule

Near Antonyms: abandon, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, pass over

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Rhymes with SUPERINTEND

around the bend, at one's wit's end, fisherman's bend, hyperextend, misapprehend, overextend, peace dividend, receiving end, stock dividend