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su·per·vise

supervise

pronunciation:
su pr vaIz
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: supervised, supervises, supervising
definition: to direct or oversee (employees, machines, or the like) during the performance of a task; superintend.
synonyms:
boss, manage, oversee, superintend
similar words:
administer, administrate, care, command, direct, guide, handle, head, monitor, operate, orchestrate, quarterback, regulate, run, tutor
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