Synonyms of supervise

supervise

verb

ˈsü-pər-ˌvīz 

1

as in to oversee

to be in charge of

for each sailboat an experienced hand is assigned to supervise a novice seaman

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in to manage

to look after and make decisions about

supervises all the affairs of the athletic club, including hiring someone to run the summer tennis camp

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

we need someone to supervise the construction project while the foreman is in the hospital

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supervise

And people under 16 must be supervised by an adult to sell fireworks. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Children under age 16 must be supervised by a legal guardian who is 18 years or older. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

The year before, the Federal Reserve Board was established to supervise banks, prevent panics and regulate the money supply. — Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

After receiving a referral from a doctor, patients will receive unlimited access to Sword’s virtual therapy, which leans heavily on artificial intelligence to help guide and supervise care. — Mario Aguilar, STAT, 29 June 2026