preside
verb (used without object)
to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
presider
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a word derived from
preside.
Example Sentences
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Rodríguez, followed by other Cuban diplomats, then walked toward the rostrum where Waltz was speaking to address the presider, Bangladesh’s Khalilur Rahman who is president of the U.N.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The condolences included one from Sacred Heart High School in Lincoln Heights, where he was praised as a “beloved presider and homilist at our masses.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
The Rev. Tom Murphy will serve as preacher and presider at the 8 a.m.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 15, 2016
When the disconcerted presider, Vice President Ferry, refused to allow the document, Anthony began reading it aloud from outside Independence Hall.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014
Thou hast appointed me as the presider over the consciousness of all living creatures, O lord of all the lords of the universe.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 by Kisari Mohan Ganguli
