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to steward

to steward

2 3.9
To manage and take care of something for someone or an organization
  • verb
  • /ˈstuːərd/
translation icon : gestionar
  • To ensure the event runs smoothly, the team worked hard to steward all aspects of the logistics.
  • steward resources
  • steward the land
  • steward well

It says that the world is something we all steward together.

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Examples

  • I've felt paralyzed recently by our Western wealth, and I want to see this as God's gift and something to steward well instead of just feeling guilty.

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  • Surely the zones of contemplation in which human thought and creation germinate can be stewarded as carefully as any other of our natural resources.

    Academic text (1994)
  • It's in your hands to steward this thing.

  • So clearly we are to steward and get returns.

  • Develop a competent management team to help you steward resources more efficiently.

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  • It says that the world is something we all steward together.

  • What makes you think I do anything besides stewarding?

  • We have got to encourage responsible stewardship of technology, much like we must respect, nurture, and steward our environment.

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  • Afghanistan has a huge number of mineral resources which, if they are stewarded appropriately, could frankly make the state solvent.

  • The foundation is stewarding the preservation of donated items including synthesizers, controllers, photos, schematics, correspondence, equipment, literature, and more.

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Synonyms

to handle
vsto steward
2.1

Deal with a task, person, or situation

is broader, involving ongoing care of resources and events
to manage
vsto steward
643 2.7

To be in charge of a group or a business

focuses more on caring for resources, property, or events
to administer
vsto steward
  • Formal
81 4.7

Manage the running of something like a business or program

focuses more on long term care and responsibility for resources
to hold the reins
vsto steward
  • Informal
3 4.9

To be in control of a group or business

emphasizes responsible, ongoing care rather than only exercising control
to administrate
vsto steward
  • Formal
1 5.6

Manage and be in charge of an organization, program or activity in an official way

is about practical care and responsibility rather than formal office
to admin
vsto steward
  • Jargon
1 4.1

To manage a website, online group, or server

involves caring for physical resources, property, or running events

Compounds

shop steward
  • Jargon
3 5.8

A worker chosen by other workers to speak for them to management

1 6.0

A waiter who chooses and serves wine in a restaurant or hotel

How Responsible

to oversee
221 3.9
to manage
643 2.7
to steward
2 3.9
to look after
472 1.1
to tend
174 1.0

Surface Forms

steward infinitive
stewarded past
stewarded past participle
stewarding present participle
stewards third person singular

Etymology

Steward comes from Old English parts stig 'house' and weard 'guardian', so to 'steward' something is to act like a guardian — to manage and take care of resources, buildings, or events.