Synonyms of superintend

superintend

verb

1

as in to supervise

to be in charge of

superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in to oversee

to look after and make decisions about

homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supervise
• oversee
• manage
• operate
• regulate
• conduct
• control
• handle
• govern
• run
• administer
• keep
• direct
• guide
• tend
• administrate
• protect
• carry on
• preside (over)
• steward
• watch over
• overlook
• steer
• watch
• 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

whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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