English dictionary

superintended Meaning & Definition

ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈtend

What Does Superintended Mean?

Superintended is a verb that means to have or exercise the charge and oversight of.

Superintended in Brief

Part of speech	verb
Pronunciation	/ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈtend/
Syllables	4
Synonyms	bossed, captained and handled
Antonyms	abandoned, disregarded and forgot
First known use	1564

Superintended Definition (Verb)

to have or exercise the charge and oversight of : direct

Antonyms of Superintended

abandoned disregarded forgot ignored neglected passed over abandon disregard forget ignore neglect pass over

Superintended in a Sentence

superintends the construction of all scenery at the summer theater

homeschooling parents who superintend their children's education

whoever's superintending the warehouse will know what's been delivered today

Word Forms & Grammar

su·per·in·tend·ed

su·per·in·tend·ing

su·per·in·tends

superintend

superintended

superintending

superintends

Origin of Superintended

Late Latin superintendere, from Latin super- + intendere to stretch out, direct intend

First Known Use

1564

How to Pronounce Superintended

You say superintended as /ˌsü-p(ə-)rin-ˈtend/. It has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the fourth syllable (tend).

Quick Answers About Superintended

What part of speech is superintended?

Superintended is a verb.

What is another word for superintended?

Words with a similar meaning to superintended include bossed, captained and handled. See the full list of superintended synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of superintended?

The opposite of superintended can be expressed with words like abandoned, disregarded, forgot and ignored.