While she is writing, her dad will supervise.
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Supervise
/ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/
Synonyms for "supervise" (233 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (47)
Verb(14 words)
Noun(19 words)
administratingagency administeredbabysittingbossesbossingchaperonechaperoneschaperoningchecks on powerchefschemical hazard controlcity administration stylecommandingcommandsconduct developmentconduct linguistic analysisconduct standardconductingcontrol material
Adjective(2 words)
atypical conductcivil ordering process
Strong matches (70)
Noun(30 words)
control overall forcecontrol processcuratedirect rule eradirected quantityecological monitoring termecosystem health monitoringeducation gardenelementary grade regulationenvironmental control systemfrench regulergovern closelygovernably regulatedgoverning rulesgovernmentally administered curriculagovernmentally regulatedgovernmentally regulated industrygroup work programguide the researchhandhold
Adjective(10 words)
controlledcontrolled datadanish moddirect drivedirect meaningdirect teaching tasksforeign water managementgoverning systemguided instructionlawful conduct
Verb(12 words)
Related words (116)
Verb(30 words)
manage resourcesmanagedmanagesmentoredmonitoredofficiateofficiatedofficiatesorganize committeesorganizesoverlook a detailoverlook artworksoverlookedoverlookingoversawoverseenoverseespolicespresidepresides
Noun(55 words)
manage task capacitymanagement disciplinemanagement functionsmanagingmaster plan creationmindingmindsmoderatormonitor fluid balancemonitor live statusmonitoringmonitoring ecosystem recoveriesmonitoring orientedmonitoring setupmonitorsobserve the rulesoverlook deckoverlook lawoverlook observationsoverlook site
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overlook the valleyoverlooksoverseeingparentingpolicepolicingpolicing behaviorpolicing guidelinesprefectsproctoringproctorsproposal reviewpublic service projectpublicly administeredquality controlquarterbacksrastabanreeveregulatingscrutineerseed bank governancesheepdogsshepherdshepherdingspottingstewardstewardingsuperintendingteacher led discussiontrade regulatoryvelawardenswaste handling systemwatcheswatching
mindmoderatemonitorofficerofficiateoverlookoverseepolicepossess authoritypresidepreside overproctorquarterbackregulatereignride herd onrulerunstand oversteer
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Adjective(3 words)
monitored entrytangible exploration taskunfamiliar conduct
Determiner(1 words)
more flyball governing
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: superintend, manage, monitor, oversee, administer.
- Sentence evidence is available for supervise, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wiktionary, wordnet, opengloss, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "supervise".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "supervise"
Keep "supervise" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "supervise" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "supervise", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "supervise" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesMore specific
5 entriesclassroom supervisionfield supervisionlab supervisiononline supervisiononsite supervision
Collocations
5 entriessupervise a projectsupervise group worksupervise safety proceduressupervise studentssupervise the lab
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
Tom was hired to supervise the production of Mary's music video.
Source: tatoeba (1027778)
Supervise your own children.
Source: tatoeba (4501309)
Who should supervise?
Source: tatoeba (5752200)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "supervise"?
Closest matches include superintend, manage, monitor, oversee, administer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "supervise"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.