Synonyms for overseen

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-ver-see

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈsi

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Définition of overseen

Origin : Old English oferseon "to look down upon, keep watch over, survey, observe;" see over + see (v.). Meaning "to supervise" is attested from mid-15c. The verb lacks the double sense of similar overlook, but this emerges in the noun form oversight. Related: Oversaw; overseen.

verb manage, supervise

Example sentences :

She might have been overseen from the orchard, but no one ever went in there except to gather the fruit.
Extract from : « Armorel of Lyonesse » by Walter Besant

He had overseen the construction of the launch and knew all about it from stem to stern.
Extract from : « The Launch Boys' Cruise in the Deerfoot » by Edward S. Ellis

An examination, however, overseen by Roger, and bitterly resented by him.
Extract from : « Portia » by Duchess

Ay, sir, a good fellow may sometimes be overseen among friends.
Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 10 (of 15) » by Various

It was overseen by the National Committee, consisting of twenty-four presidents of large international unions.
Extract from : « The Great Steel Strike and its Lessons » by William Z. Foster

Each division of fighters and workers was overseen by an officer; in some cases by two and three.
Extract from : « "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea » by Morgan Robertson

Sir Timothy, I am concerned that you, whom I took to understand canes better than anybody in town, should be so overseen!
Extract from : « The Town » by Leigh Hunt

Mr. Harley of late has said nothing of presenting me to the Queen: I was overseen when I mentioned it to you.
Extract from : « The Journal to Stella » by Jonathan Swift

You see, the little woman really was worn out, for she had overseen everything.
Extract from : « The Smart Set » by Clyde Fitch

With the efficiency of a business man, she has attended to my household, overseen my plantation, and managed my entire affairs.
Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 » by Various

Antonyms for overseen

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