supervise
Supervise (verb) means to oversee and direct people or a task. Example: “She supervises a team of twelve engineers.”
How to use supervise
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo watch over and direct work or people to make sure things are done properly.
Word forms
supervised past tense, supervises singular
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She _____ a team of twelve engineers.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin supervisus, from super- ("over") + videre ("to see") — literally "to oversee." A doublet of survey.
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Rhymes for supervise
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What does “supervise” mean?
The word “supervise” means to oversee and direct people or a task. In plain terms, to watch over and direct work or people to make sure things are done properly.
How do you pronounce “supervise”?
“Supervise” is pronounced SOO-puh-vyz (/ˈsu.pɚˌvaɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “supervise” in a sentence?
Here is “supervise” used in a sentence: “She supervises a team of twelve engineers.”
What is another word for “supervise”?
Words with a similar meaning to “supervise” include superintend.
What part of speech is “supervise”?
“Supervise” is a verb.
Where does the word “supervise” come from?
The word “supervise” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin supervisus, from super- ("over") + videre ("to see") — literally "to oversee." A doublet of survey.
Is “supervise” a common word?
“Supervise” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.