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supervises

|su-per-vise|

🇺🇸

/ˈsuːpərˌvaɪz/

🇬🇧

/ˈsuːpəvaɪz/

(supervise)

oversee

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective	Adjective	Adverb
supervise	supervises	supervises	supervised	supervised	supervising	supervision	supervisor	supervised	strictly-supervised	supervisory	supervisingly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'supervise' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'supervidēre', where 'super-' meant 'over' and 'vidēre' meant 'to see'.

Historical Evolution

'supervise' changed from Medieval Latin/Latinized form 'supervisare' and Old French 'superviser' and eventually became the modern English word 'supervise'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to see from above' or 'to look over', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to oversee, manage, or direct'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to be in charge of and direct the work or performance of (someone or a group); to manage or oversee.

She supervises a team of engineers on several major projects.

Synonyms

oversees manages directs coordinates administers

Antonyms

neglects ignores

Verb 2

to watch or observe carefully (someone or something) to ensure correct behavior, safety, or compliance.

He supervises the lab to make sure safety procedures are followed.

Synonyms

monitorswatches overkeeps an eye on

Antonyms

Examples

Idioms

look over someone's shoulder

Last updated: 2025/12/18 10:29