Synonyms for

Overseen

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

Definition

To supervise or watch over something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

supervise oversee superintend manage watched monitored supervised managed controlled directed guided governed regulated administered observed inspected checked scrutinized examined viewed surveyed patrolled

Example sentences

  1. The boss overseen the employees to ensure they were doing their work correctly.
  2. The lifeguard oversaw the swimmers to make sure they were safe.
  3. The mother oversaw her child's homework to ensure it was completed.
  4. The security guard oversaw the entrance to the building.
  5. The coach oversaw the team's practice to make sure they were following the rules.

Quotes

  • I have overseen more laps than a napkin. - Dara Torres
  • I have overseen the correction of a proof-sheets of twenty books, but twenty proofsheets of one book. - Samuel Johnson
  • I have overseen the locker room showers at the Westminster Dog Show. - Lesley Stahl

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