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superintend

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of superintend

1 to be in charge of
  • superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater
Synonyms of superintend

boss, captain, handle, head, overlook, oversee, supervise
Words Related to superintend

administer, command, control, direct, guide, manage, order, run, shepherd, show, steer

monitor, preside (over)

govern, reign, rule
Phrases Synonymous with superintend

call the shots (of), call the tune (for), ride herd on, watch over
2 to look after and make decisions about
  • homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education
Synonyms of superintend

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

care (for), mind, watch

lead, pilot, steer

guard, protect, safeguard

micromanage, stage-manage

codirect, comanage
Phrases Synonymous with superintend

watch over
3 to take charge of especially on behalf of another
  • Whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today.
Synonyms of superintend

attend, care (for), mind, oversee, supervise, tend, watch
Words Related to superintend

administrate, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, manage, operate, preside (over), regulate, run, steward

guard, patrol, protect, safeguard, shield

baby, babysit, chaperone (or chaperon), mother, shepherd
Phrases Synonymous with superintend

look after, see after, see to, take care of
Near Antonyms of superintend

abandon, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, pass over

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