Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb supervise

2 senses of supervise

Sense 1
oversee, supervise, superintend, manage -- (watch and direct; "Who is overseeing this project?")
       => administer, administrate -- (work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of; "administer a program"; "she administers the funds")

Sense 2
monitor, supervise -- (keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance; "we are monitoring the air quality"; "the police monitor the suspect's moves")
       => observe -- (watch attentively; "Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals")