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- [soo-per-vahyz]
- /ˈsu pərˌvaɪz/
- /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [soo-per-vahyz]
- /ˈsu pərˌvaɪz/
Definitions of supervise word
- verb with object supervise to oversee (a process, work, workers, etc.) during execution or performance; superintend; have the oversight and direction of. 1
- transitive verb supervise oversee, direct sth 1
- transitive verb supervise manage sb 1
- transitive verb supervise watch over, mind sb 1
- verb supervise If you supervise an activity or a person, you make sure that the activity is done correctly or that the person is doing a task or behaving correctly. 0
- verb supervise If you supervise a place where work is done, you ensure that the work there is done properly. 0
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Origin of supervise
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Medieval Latin supervīsus (past participle of supervidēre to oversee), equivalent to super- super- + vid-, stem of vidēre to see + -tus past participle suffix, with dt > s; see vision, wit2
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Parts of speech for Supervise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
supervise popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
supervise usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for supervise
verb supervise
- 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.
- beaconed — a guiding or warning signal, as a light or fire, especially one in an elevated position.
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