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

STRONGEST

follow obey

STRONG

abandon give up let go mismanage neglect

WEAK

serve

Example Sentences

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It’s a two-year term to preside over Southern Section Council meetings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The pope is scheduled to preside over Mass from that basilica on April 22, the last full day of his trip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

There are reports that the Assembly of Experts could chose a council of leaders rather than one person to preside in this perilous time.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside over the 79th edition in May, organisers announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Eventually, they turned to Lucretia Mott’s husband, James, and asked him if he would preside over the meeting.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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