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

Englert also supervised the stunning cinematography, and one marvels at how this often silly film looks so smart. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

At the time of his arrest, McQuay supervised about 15 officers assigned to a patrol unit in Fresno’s northeast policing district. — Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Just last weekend, Sheerazie supervised a group of Boy Scouts digging a 2-foot-deep swale as part of an Eagle Scout Service Project at Arlington Garden. — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Moton discussed it and his future with numerous people, including his family and Panthers team doctor Nancy Gritter, who supervised much of his care. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

The restoration was supervised by Oscar-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins, who shot the original film. — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

While at Netflix, Belgrad supervised a team of 35 production executives including Film VPs Kira Goldberg and Jason Young as well as VP of Original Studio Film Ori Murmur. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

Desjardins worked with Brookhaven mechanical engineer Jonathon Greene, an RIT alumnus who supervised the project. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

The women playing their wives inventoried the encampment and supervised a flock of children on scooters and bikes. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026