verb
superintend
Superintend (verb) means to be in charge of and watch over other people's work.
verb
1
To be in charge of and watch over other people's work.
"Herb Abbott, the foreman, who superintended the whole operation and filled in wherever he was needed."
— Alice Munro, The Turkey Season (1982)
2
To manage and look after the affairs of a person or organisation.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin superintendō.
Synonyms
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What is the meaning of superintend?
"superintend" (verb) means to be in charge of and watch over other people's work.
What is another word for superintend?
Other words for "superintend" include manage, supervise, oversee.
What are the different meanings of superintend?
"superintend" has 2 main meanings: 1. To be in charge of and watch over other people's work; 2. To manage and look after the affairs of a person or organisation.
