Synonyms for

Oversee

Verb / ˈəʊvɜ:ˌsi: / Another word for oversee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To watch over and direct someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

manage supervise superintend supervise manage govern control direct guide administer conduct regulate watch

Synonyms by register

Formal

supervise manage direct govern

Informal

watch keep an eye on check up on mind

Literary

shepherd preside over

Antonyms

neglect ignore disregard abandon shirk underestimate

Common collocations

  • oversee operations
  • oversee a project
  • oversee the team
  • oversee the budget
  • oversee the process
  • oversee the implementation
  • oversee the transition

Word family

noun oversight
verb oversee
adjective oversight

Usage note

Oversee implies a position of authority and responsibility for monitoring and directing activities. It is generally used in a professional or organizational context.

Example sentences

  1. My mom will oversee my homework to make sure I am doing it correctly.
  2. The lifeguard will oversee the swimmers to make sure they are safe.
  3. The teacher will oversee the students during recess.
  4. My dad will oversee the construction of our new house.
  5. The coach will oversee the practice and make sure the players are working hard.

Quotes

  • To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others. -Tony Robbins
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. -Peter Drucker
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Nelson Mandela

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