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preside

[pri-zahyd] / prɪˈzaɪd /
VERB
be in authority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administer chair govern officiate ordain oversee supervise
STRONG
advise conduct control direct handle head keep lead manage operate run
WEAK
be at the head of be in driver's seat call the signals carry on do the honors head up pull the strings run the show sit on top of
Antonyms
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follow obey
STRONG
abandon give up let go mismanage neglect
WEAK
serve

Example Sentences

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On Sunday, Leo will preside over Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square before delivering a typically political blessing which is especially anticipated this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Marking his debut as a quiz show host, Sheen will preside over 100 episodes due to be broadcast later this year.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

His term ends on May 15, and before that Powell will preside over just two more rate-setting committee meetings: March 18 and April 29.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

Arthur Hellman, a University of Pittsburgh emeritus law professor who studies judicial ethics, said there are inherent risks in having any 90-something judge preside over a lengthy case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

“I see you’re quite tongue-tied by the honor. That’s right, George, you boys shall personally preside over the completion of my project. If all goes well, that is.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart