superintend

[ soo-per-in-tend, soo-prin- ]
/ ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛnd, ˌsu prɪn- /
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verb (used with object)

to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.).
to exercise supervision over (an institution, district, place, etc.).

Origin of superintend

From the Late Latin word superintendere, dating back to 1605–15. See super-, intend

Words nearby superintend

superincumbent, superinduce, superinfect, superinfection, superinflation, superintend, superintendency, superintendent, superinvolution, superior, superior alveolar nerve

Words related to superintend

oversee, manage, watch, conduct

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British Dictionary definitions for superintend

superintend
/ (ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd, ˌsuːprɪn-) /

verb

to undertake the direction or supervision (of); manage

Derived forms of superintend

superintendence, noun

Word Origin for superintend

C17: from Church Latin superintendere, from Latin super- + intendere to give attention to