Synonyms for

Chaired

Verb / tʃerd / Another word for chaired — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To be the person in charge of a meeting, organization, or event; to provide a chair for someone to sit on.

Synonyms & similar words

chair lead chairman moderate led headed moderated facilitated conducted organized arranged orchestrated managed supervised directed guided oversaw ran controlled administered governed regulated commanded

Synonyms by register

Formal

presided over led guided directed

Informal

ran headed spearheaded

Literary

officiated governed

Antonyms

unled unpresided followed assisted supported

Common collocations

  • chaired the meeting
  • chaired the committee
  • chaired the session
  • chaired the board
  • chaired the inquiry
  • chaired the panel
  • chaired the discussion

Word family

noun chair
verb chair
adjective chair-bound

Usage note

Primarily used in the context of leading or presiding over a meeting, committee, or formal gathering. Can also refer to occupying a position of authority.

Example sentences

  1. She chaired the committee meeting.
  2. Who will chair the next meeting?
  3. He has chaired the board of directors for 10 years.
  4. The president will be chairing the conference.
  5. I was asked to chair the fundraising committee.

Quotes

  • "I've never chaired anything in my life." - Eddie Redmayne
  • "I've chaired the meeting, I've planned the menu, I've even arranged the flowers. What can possibly go wrong?" - Kathy Reichs
  • "I have had the privilege of chairing the Health Committee for several years." - Michael Burgess

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