Synonyms for

Oversees

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

Definition

To supervise or manage something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

manage oversee supervise superintend supervises manages directs controls governs administers regulates guides leads conducts watches monitors checks inspects reviews audits examines scrutinizes superintends organizes

Synonyms by register

Formal

supervises directs manages administers

Informal

watches minds keeps an eye on handles

Literary

surveys gazes upon beholds

Antonyms

neglects ignores abandons disregards shirks forgets

Common collocations

  • oversees operations
  • oversees the project
  • oversees the team
  • oversees production
  • oversees quality
  • oversees compliance
  • oversees the budget

Word family

noun oversight
verb oversee
adjective supervisory

Usage note

Oversees implies active supervision and responsibility. It is often used in professional or managerial contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher oversees the students during recess.
  2. The coach oversees the team's practice.
  3. The manager oversees the project's progress.
  4. The parent oversees the child's homework.
  5. The supervisor oversees the workers' performance.

Quotes

  • The person who is willing to be responsible for everything in their life is the one who oversees everything that happens to them.
  • It is well to respect the leader. Learn from him. Observe him. Study him. But don't worship him. Believe you can surpass. Believe you can go beyond. Those who harbor the second-best attitude are invariably second-best doers. The overseer's most human trait is his willingness to listen to anyone who has a good idea to offer.
  • The person who is willing to be responsible for everything in their life is the one who oversees everything that happens to them.

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