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supervise
to watch over an activity and make sure it is done properly
Synonyms
- oversee
- monitor
- direct
Antonyms
- neglect
- abandon
supervise in a sentence
Two teachers supervised the students during the science experiment.
Coach Lee supervised the team as it practiced the new drill.
Where it comes from
From Latin super 'over' and videre 'to see'
Memory hook
SUPER-VISE means to SEE over what others are doing.
Word parts
- vid/vis — see
supervise: super- (over) + vis (see)
Read it in context
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