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- [soo-per-in-tend, soo-prin-]
- /ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛnd, ˌsu prɪn-/
- /ˌsuː.pə.rɪnˈtend/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-per-in-tend, soo-prin-]
- /ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛnd, ˌsu prɪn-/
Definitions of superintend word
- verb with object superintend to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.). 1
- verb with object superintend to exercise supervision over (an institution, district, place, etc.). 1
- abbreviation SUPERINTEND supervise 1
- verb superintend If you superintend something, you have responsibility for ensuring that it is carried out properly. 0
- verb superintend to undertake the direction or supervision (of); manage 0
- verb transitive superintend to act as superintendent of; direct; supervise; manage 0
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Origin of superintend
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word superintendere, dating back to 1605-15. See super-, intend
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Parts of speech for Superintend
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
superintend popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
superintend usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for superintend
verb superintend
- administer — If someone administers something such as a country, the law, or a test, they take responsibility for organizing and supervising it.
- administrate — to manage or direct (the affairs of a business, institution, etc)
- babysit — If you babysit for someone or babysit their children, you look after their children while they are out.
- be-held — simple past tense and past participle of behold.
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