Thesaurus
To save this word, you'll need to log in.
Synonyms & Antonyms of superintend
1
to be in charge of
- superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater
Synonyms for superintend
Words Related to superintend
Phrases Synonymous with superintend
2
to look after and make decisions about
- homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education
Synonyms for superintend
Words Related to superintend
Phrases Synonymous with superintend
3
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
- whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today
Synonyms for superintend
Words Related to superintend
Phrases Synonymous with superintend
Near Antonyms for superintend
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on superintend
What made you want to look up superintend? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Share superintend
Time Traveler for superintend
The first known use of superintend was in 1564
See more words from the same year