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superintend Meaning & Definition

/ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛnd/

What Does Superintend Mean?

Superintend is used as a verb meaning To oversee the work of others; to supervise. It can also mean To administer the affairs of something or someone.

Superintend: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/ˌsuːpəɹɪnˈtɛnd/
Synonymsmanage, supervise and oversee
Verb formssuperintends, superintending, superintended

Superintend Definition (Verb)

  1. To oversee the work of others; to supervise.
  2. To administer the affairs of something or someone.

Synonyms of Superintend

Superintend synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

superintend (third-person singular simple present superintends, present participle superintending, simple past and past participle superintended)

Origin of Superintend

Borrowed from Ecclesiastical Latin superintendō.

Frequently Asked Questions About Superintend

What part of speech is superintend?

Superintend is a verb.

What is another word for superintend?

Words with a similar meaning to superintend include manage, supervise and oversee. See the full list of superintend synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of superintend?

The past tense of superintend is superintended. The present participle is superintending.

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