Supervise Definition

so͝opər-vīz
supervised, supervises, supervising
verb
supervised, supervises, supervising
To oversee, direct, or manage (work, workers, a project, etc.); superintend.
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Origin of Supervise

  • Middle English supervisen from Medieval Latin supervidēre supervīs- Latin super- super- Latin vidēre to see weid- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowed from Medieval Latin supervisus, from supervidere, from Latin super + videre.

    From Wiktionary

Supervise Sentence Examples

  • La Marmora was appointed royal commissioner to supervise the transformation to the new regime.

  • The best way to keep your child safe is to supervise him or her.

  • Be sure to supervise as closely as possible.

  • The commissioners supervise the penal and charitable institutions, schools, roads, bridges and finances of the county.

  • Be sure to supervise your child's play, or better yet, join in the fun!

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Words Starting With

SSUSUP

Words Ending With

ESEISE

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Words Starting With S and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With S9 Letter Words Ending With E