Synonyms for

Presided

Verb / prɪˈzaɪdɪd / / pri:ˈzaɪdɪd / Another word for presided — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be in charge of a meeting or ceremony

Synonyms & similar words

preside chair conduct head manage oversee rule supervise govern administer direct guide lead organize run control dominate regulate command master domineer

Synonyms by register

Formal

officiated governed chaired directed

Informal

ran led was in charge of

Literary

shepherded guided

Antonyms

obeyed followed served submitted yielded subordinated

Common collocations

  • presided over a meeting
  • presided at a ceremony
  • presided as chairman
  • presided over the board
  • presided at the trial
  • presided over the nation
  • presided over the event

Word family

noun presidency
verb preside
adjective presidential

Usage note

The verb 'preside' is often followed by 'over' when referring to leading or being in charge of something, such as a meeting or an event. It can also be followed by 'at' when referring to officiating a ceremony.

Example sentences

  1. The judge presided over the court hearing.
  2. The principal presided over the graduation ceremony.
  3. The CEO presided over the board meeting.
  4. The king presided over the royal banquet.
  5. The captain presided over the soccer game.

Quotes

  • I preside over nothing.
  • The powerful never lose an opportunity to preside over the powerless.
  • A man who presides over his own finances is like a doctor who treats his own illness. He has a fool for a patient.

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