superintend

[ soo-per-in-tend, soo-prin- ]

verb (used with object)

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

superintend

/ ˌsuːprɪn-; ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd /

verb

1. to undertake the direction or supervision (of); manage

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperinˈtendence, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of superintend¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of superintend¹

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

Example Sentences

The Biden administration in seeking an emergency stay said Doughty's order "raises grave separation-of-powers concerns" by putting the judicial branch of government in the "untenable position of superintending the executive branch's communications."

From Reuters

“These men were in the field actively superintending, controlling, directing and taking an active part in the bloody harvest.”

From New York Times

“District courts have no general equitable authority to superintend federal criminal investigations,” Justice Department lawyers wrote.

From Washington Times

Wary of another reversal, Twitter has reportedly asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to superintend the closing.

From Los Angeles Times

That would include a recognition that when it comes to the Supreme Court — and the culture war it superintends — total victory is an impossible illusion.

From Washington Post