Definition of INVIGILATE

invigilate

Meanings

Verb

  • watch over (students taking an exam, to prevent cheating)
  • To oversee a test or exam.
  • To keep watch.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin invigilātus, past participle of invigilō (“to stay awake, watch over”).

Synonyms

proctor

Scrabble Score: 14

invigilate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
invigilate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
invigilate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

invigilate is a valid Words With Friends word