Meaning & use

Stewarding

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Managing or overseeing something responsibly on behalf of others, such as resources, property, or an event.

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The nonprofit takes pride in stewarding donations wisely.

Volunteers were stewarding the crowd toward the exits after the concert.

A note on using this word

This is the gerund form of 'steward,' a role historically referring to someone who manages a household or estate for its owner.

Words with a similar meaning

managingoverseeingsupervising

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Words with an opposite meaning

neglectingmismanaging

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