preside
[ pri-zahyd ]
/ prɪˈzaɪd /
verb (used without object), pre·sid·ed, pre·sid·ing.
to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
to exercise management or control (usually followed by over): The lawyer presided over the estate.
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preside
/ (prɪˈzaɪd) /
verb (intr)
to sit in or hold a position of authority, as over a meeting
to exercise authority; control
to occupy a position as an instrumentalisthe presided at the organ
Derived forms of preside
presider, nounWord Origin for preside
C17: via French from Latin praesidēre to superintend, from prae before + sedēre to sit
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