SUPERVISE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SUPERVISE?

Need another word that means the same as “supervise”? Find 25 synonyms and 30 related words for “supervise” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Supervise” are: manage, oversee, superintend, monitor, be in charge of, be in control of, preside over, direct, administer, run, look after, be responsible for, govern, operate, conduct, organize, handle, guide, steer, pilot, watch, keep an eye on, observe, inspect, mind

Supervise as a Verb

Definitions of "Supervise" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “supervise” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others' security.
• Keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance.
• Observe and direct the execution of (a task or activity.
• Watch and direct.
• Observe and direct the work of (someone.

Synonyms of "Supervise" as a verb (25 Words)

administer	Administer or bestow as in small portions. Administer a program.
be in charge of	Have life, be alive.
be in control of	Be priced at.
be responsible for	To remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted — used only in infinitive form.
conduct	Transmit a form of energy such as heat or electricity by conduction. She cannot conduct modern pieces.
direct	Give directions to point somebody into a certain direction. He directed all his energies into his dissertation.
govern	Require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood. He does not have the ability to govern himself or others successfully.
guide	Use as a guide. The groove in the needle guides the thread.
handle	Handle effectively. I can handle myself in a fight.
inspect	Look over carefully. Customs officers came aboard to inspect our documents.
keep an eye on	Maintain by writing regular records.
look after	Convey by one’s expression.
manage	Be the manager of a sports team or a performer. Their elder son managed the farm.
mind	Keep in mind. I mind the time when he lost his false teeth.
monitor	Keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance. He was a man of routine and it was easy for an enemy to monitor his movements.
observe	Observe with care or pay close attention to. She observed that all the chairs were already occupied.
operate	Perform surgery on. The Prime Minister operates a system of divide and rule.
organize	Bring order and organization to. Julie organized food and drink for the band.
oversee	Watch and direct. The Home Secretary oversees the police service.
pilot	Be the pilot of an aircraft or ship. He piloted the helicopter from Paris to Deauville.
preside over	Act as president.
run	Be operating running or functioning. He hasn t paid for his drinks run and catch him.
steer	Guide or control the movement of (a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft), for example by turning a wheel or operating a rudder. The ship steered into port.
superintend	Be responsible for the management or arrangement of (an activity or organization); oversee. He superintended a land reclamation scheme.
watch	See or watch. I guess I can rest a while with you here to watch over me.

Usage Examples of "Supervise" as a verb

• Nurses were supervised by a consultant psychiatrist.
• The prisoners were supervised by two officers.
• The sergeant left to supervise the loading of the lorries.

Associations of "Supervise" (30 Words)

administrator	Someone who administers a business. Hospital administrators.
audit	An official inspection of an organization’s accounts, typically by an independent body. A method of auditing obstetric and neonatal care.
boss	Raise in a relief. He does not like being bossed around.
captain	Be the captain of a sports team. The cup was presented to the winning team s captain.
check	Place into check. Check your luggage before boarding.
chief	Most important. The chief of police.
constable	The highest-ranking official in a royal household.
controller	A person who directs and restrains. The regional controller for the Department of Education.
director	Member of a board of directors. The sales director.
doctoral	Of or relating to a doctor or doctorate. A doctoral thesis.
examiner	A person who sets and marks exams to test people’s knowledge or proficiency. The examiner searched for clues.
foreman	A person who exercises control over workers. If you want to leave early you have to ask the foreman.
inspect	Examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification. They inspected the paintwork for cracks and flaws.
inspector	A police officer ranking below a chief inspector. A prison inspector.
manager	A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff. A file manager.
monitor	A person operating a monitor. We are monitoring the air quality.
organizer	A thing used for organizing. The organizers of the demonstration.
oversee	Supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity. The Home Secretary oversees the police service.
overseer	A person who supervises others, especially workers.
proctor	An officer (usually one of two) at certain universities, appointed annually and having mainly disciplinary functions. 18 of the faculty reported that graduate assistants frequently proctored exams.
producer	An organism that produces organic compounds from simple substances such as water and carbon dioxide; an autotroph. An oil producer.
sheriff	The principal law-enforcement officer in a county.
superintend	Watch and direct. He superintended a land reclamation scheme.
superintendence	The management or arrangement of an activity or organization; supervision. Under his vigilant superintendence a building was erected.
superintendent	(in the US) a high-ranking official, especially the chief of a police department. The superintendent registrar.
supervision	Management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group. He was placed under the supervision of a probation officer.
supervisor	A program that controls the execution of other programs.
supervisory	Having or relating to the role of observing and directing an activity or a person. Managerial and supervisory staff.
surveillance	Close observation of a person or group (usually by the police. He found himself put under surveillance by British military intelligence.
watch	A watchman or group of watchmen who patrolled and guarded the streets of a town before the introduction of the police force. They watched as the murderer was executed.