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

While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said. — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The kids’ club offers art and crafts, baking and cooking classes, outdoor games and supervised visits to the next-door Two Oceans Aquarium. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

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

Children should always be closely supervised and all other safety protocols should be followed to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026

Later, Abu Naeem called Hassan, a contractor from the Tulkarm area who once supervised more than a hundred workers in Israel. — Nirit Peled, New Yorker, 26 June 2026

But Simón supervised three months of rehearsals prior to production with most of the cast, all of which the director filmed on her Handicam. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 June 2026