superintend | Definition of superintend

Synonyms and Antonyms of superintend

1 to be in charge of

superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater

Synonyms of superintend

boss, captain, handle, head, overlook, oversee, quarterback, supervise

Words Related to superintend

administer, command, control, direct, guide, manage, order, run, shepherd, show, steer

monitor, preside (over)

govern, reign, rule

Phrases Synonymous with superintend

call the shots (of), call the tune (for), ride herd on, watch over

2 to look after and make decisions about

homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education

Synonyms of superintend

administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, preside (over), regulate, run, steward, supervise, tend

Words Related to superintend

care (for), mind, watch

lead, pilot, steer

guard, protect, safeguard

micromanage, stage-manage

codirect, comanage

Phrases Synonymous with superintend

3 to take charge of especially on behalf of another

whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today

Synonyms of superintend

attend, care (for), mind, oversee, supervise, tend, watch

Words Related to superintend

administrate, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, manage, operate, preside (over), regulate, run, steward

guard, patrol, protect, safeguard, shield

baby, babysit, chaperone (or chaperon), mother, shepherd

Phrases Synonymous with superintend

look after, see after, see to, take care of

Near Antonyms of superintend

abandon, disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, pass over