superintend

[soo-per-in-tend, soo-prin-] /ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛnd, ˌsu prɪn-/
verb (used with object)
1.
to oversee and direct (work, processes, etc.).
2.
to exercise supervision over (an institution, district, place, etc.).
Origin
1605-15; < Late Latin superintendere. See super-, intend
Synonyms
supervise, manage, conduct, run; control.
British Dictionary definitions for superintending

superintend

/ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd; ˌsuːprɪn-/
verb
1.
to undertake the direction or supervision (of); manage
Derived Forms
superintendence, noun
Word Origin
C17: from Church Latin superintendere, from Latin super- + intendere to give attention to
Word Origin and History for superintending

superintend

v.

1610s, from Church Latin superintendere (see superintendent). Related: Superintended; superintending.