Preside
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Preside is a verb meaning (intransitive) To act as president or chairperson.
Meaning
(intransitive) To act as president or chairperson.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To exercise authority or control.
- (intransitive, music) To be a featured solo performer.
Example Sentences
I’ll preside at the organ.
When all this was sailed through, there still remained the toolroom—a most efficient department presided over by a quiet man who was an expert on astronomy as well as jigs, tools and fixtures.
The firſt day of November was dedicated to the angel preſiding over fruits, ſeeds, &c. and was therefore named la mas ubhal, that is, the day of the apple fruit, and being pronounced lamasool, the English have corrupted the name to lambswool, a name they give to a compoſition made on this eve of roaſted apples, ſugar, and ale.
Word Forms
- presides
- presiding
- presided
Synonyms for preside
Depending on context, synonyms include oversit, moderate, chair.
Antonyms for preside
Common opposites include impalpable.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chair, chairmanship, chairperson, presidency, officiate, officer.
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