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- pronunciation:
- su
pr
vaIz
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
supervises, supervising, supervised |
definition: |
to direct or oversee (employees, machines, or the like) during an activity or performance of a task; superintend.
The head chef supervises the assistant chefs and all the other kitchen staff.The Red Cross workers supervised the distribution of the food supplies.Another teacher is needed to supervise the children on the field trip.- synonyms:
- boss, manage, oversee, superintend
- similar words:
- administer, administrate, command, direct, guide, handle, head, monitor, operate, orchestrate, quarterback, regulate, run, tutor
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related words: |
attend, control, govern, keep, mastermind, watch |
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