Synonyms of supervised

supervised

verb

past tense of supervise

1

as in handled

to be in charge of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handled
• oversaw
• managed
• controlled
• directed
• steered
• commanded
• superintended
• guided
• headed
• ordered
• monitored
• watched over
• administered
• ran
• overlooked
• captained
• bossed
• quarterbacked
• showed
• called the tune (for)
• rode herd on
• called the shots (of)
• shepherded
• governed
• ruled
• presided (over)
• reigned

2

as in managed

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

• managed
• controlled
• operated
• regulated
• conducted
• oversaw
• handled
• governed
• ran
• directed
• administered
• guided
• kept
• tended
• protected
• superintended
• administrated
• carried on
• presided (over)
• stewarded
• watched
• steered
• watched over
• overlooked
• led
• guarded
• piloted
• safeguarded
• cared (for)
• minded
• micromanaged
• stage-managed
• codirected
• comanaged

3

as in watched

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

• watched
• oversaw
• managed
• attended
• controlled
• operated
• protected
• tended
• guarded
• superintended
• conducted
• guided
• governed
• looked after
• regulated
• saw to
• cared (for)
• directed
• took care of
• ran
• minded
• saw after
• patrolled
• shepherded
• administrated
• safeguarded
• presided (over)
• shielded
• stewarded
• chaperoned
• babysat
• babied
• mothered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandoned
• ignored
• neglected
• forgot
• disregarded
• passed over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of supervised

Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid summoned a staffer to repair a troubling divot, while linebacker Terrel Bernard supervised. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

The fish are raised in ponds fed with river water that flows off the Gombori mountains, monitored constantly to ensure proper egg development, and supervised until just the right time arrives for harvesting, salting, and packaging. — Felipe Riccio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Luis Alberti, Hernández and Luis Curiel lead a cast that was trained by martial arts expert Fidel Cerda, who also choreographed and supervised the fight sequences. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026

In addition to the term of probation, Perry ordered Krneta, who now lives in Albany, New York, to pay a $30,000 fine, about $59,000 in restitution, and serve 100 hours of community service per year he’s being supervised by the court. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Rocklin police noted that while bear sightings there are relatively uncommon, wildlife can wander into residential areas searching for food and water, and pet owners should keep pets leashed and supervised outdoors. — Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Becoming a therapist requires years of education, supervised practice, licensing examinations and often substantial student debt. — Wayne Lonstein, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Last month, Kim supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Plaintiff David Figueroa’s lawsuit said he was hired as a retail sales consultant on February 2, 2026, and was supervised by store manager Sully Fuentes Peterson. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026