superintend (수-퍼-인-텐드 (강세: 텐)) — To be in charge of and direct the work or activities of others. To oversee and manage operations or processes with authority.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To be in charge of and direct the work or activities of others. To oversee and manage operations or processes with authority.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtend/
Korean meaning: 감독하다, 관리하다
Korean pronunciation: 수-퍼-인-텐드 (강세: 텐)
Example Sentences
- The chef superintends the kitchen like a food conductor orchestrating a delicious symphony
- Who will superintend the office while the manager is on vacation?
- My mom superintends our family dinner preparations like a military general
superintend
VERB//ˌsuːpərɪnˈtend//
To be in charge of and direct the work or activities of others. To oversee and manage operations or processes with authority.
To be in charge of and direct the work or activities of others. To oversee and manage operations or processes with authority.
He superintends while all teams attend and depend!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'superintendere', meaning 'to oversee from above'. The word combines the idea of being positioned above something while directing attention and care toward it.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The chef superintends the kitchen like a food conductor orchestrating a delicious symphony”
“Who will superintend the office while the manager is on vacation?”
“My mom superintends our family dinner preparations like a military general”
“The principal superintends all school activities and events”
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