How Do You Spell STEWARD?

Pronunciation: [stjˈuːəd] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "steward" is determined by its phonetic transcription in IPA, which is /ˈstjuːəd/. The initial "s" represents the voiceless alveolar sibilant consonant, followed by the stressed syllable "stew" which comprises the voiced postalveolar fricative /ʒ/ and the stressed vowel /uː/. The ending "ard" contains the unstressed unstressed /ə/ and the voiced alveolar stop /d/. Together, these phonemes create the word that refers to a person who manages something or provides services to others.

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STEWARD Meaning and Definition

  1. A steward is an individual who is entrusted with the responsibility of managing, overseeing, or supervising resources, tasks, or specific areas within an organization or community. Primarily associated with the idea of responsible and efficient management, a steward assumes the role of caretaker, ensuring the proper usage, protection, and sustainability of resources under their purview.

    In an organizational context, a steward may be responsible for the efficient maintenance and allocation of resources, such as financial assets, equipment, or supplies, in order to achieve the organization's objectives. They are accountable for ensuring that resources are utilized judiciously, minimizing wastage, and maximizing productivity.

    Furthermore, a steward can also refer to a person responsible for the care and well-being of others. This can be observed in the hospitality industry, where a steward overseas the service and comfort of guests, ensuring their needs are met and that their experience is positive. Similarly, in a ship or airline industry, a steward looks after the service and safety of passengers, offering assistance as needed throughout the journey.

    Overall, the concept of stewardship encompasses the idea of responsibility, care, and wise management when it comes to resources, tasks, or the well-being of others.

  2. One who manages the affairs of a landed estate; one who regulates the domestic concerns of a great family; a director of a public dinner, a charitable festival, and such like; an officer of the royal household, called the Lord Steward; in a large ship, the person who superintends the meals, &c.; a manager; in Scrip., a minister of Christ.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of STEWARD

The word "steward" can be traced back to the Old English word "stiweard", which was composed of two elements: "sti", meaning "house" or "hall", and "weard", meaning "guard" or "keeper". In its earliest usage, a steward was a person who was responsible for managing the household or overseeing the affairs of a lord or landowner. Over time, the term expanded to include various roles and responsibilities, such as managing the provisions, finances, and administration of an estate, ship, or organization.

Similar spelling words for STEWARD

Plural form of STEWARD is STEWARDS

Conjugate verb Steward

CONDITIONAL

I would steward
you would steward
he/she/it would steward
we would steward
they would steward

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be stewarding
you would be stewarding
he/she/it would be stewarding
we would be stewarding
they would be stewarding

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have steward
you would have steward
he/she/it would have steward
we would have steward
they would have steward

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been stewarding
you would have been stewarding
he/she/it would have been stewarding
we would have been stewarding
they would have been stewarding

FUTURE

I will steward
you will steward
he/she/it will steward
we will steward
they will steward

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be stewarding
you will be stewarding
he/she/it will be stewarding
we will be stewarding
they will be stewarding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have stewarded
you will have stewarded
he/she/it will have stewarded
we will have stewarded
they will have stewarded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been stewarding
you will have been stewarding
he/she/it will have been stewarding
we will have been stewarding
they will have been stewarding

IMPERATIVE

you steward
we let´s steward

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to steward

PAST

I stewarded
you stewarded
he/she/it stewarded
we stewarded
they stewarded

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was stewarding
you were stewarding
he/she/it was stewarding
we were stewarding
they were stewarding

PAST PARTICIPLE

stewarded

PAST PERFECT

I had stewarded
you had stewarded
he/she/it had stewarded
we had stewarded
they had stewarded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been stewarding
you had been stewarding
he/she/it had been stewarding
we had been stewarding
they had been stewarding

PRESENT

I steward
you steward
he/she/it stewards
we steward
they steward

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am stewarding
you are stewarding
he/she/it is stewarding
we are stewarding
they are stewarding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

stewarding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have stewarded
you have stewarded
he/she/it has stewarded
we have stewarded
they have stewarded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been stewarding
you have been stewarding
he/she/it has been stewarding
we have been stewarding
they have been stewarding

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