Synonyms for

Presiding

Verb / prɪˈzaɪdɪŋ / / pri:ˈzaɪdɪŋ / Another word for presiding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be in charge of something or to lead a meeting or event

Synonyms & similar words

preside leading directing conducting guiding chairing managing overseeing administering controlling superintending regulating running organizing supervising captaining governing heading commanding facilitating moderating

Synonyms by register

Formal

officiating governing leading directing

Informal

running heading in charge

Literary

shepherding guiding

Antonyms

serving assisting following obeying submitting deferring yielding

Common collocations

  • presiding over a meeting
  • presiding judge
  • presiding officer
  • presiding at a ceremony
  • presiding over the board
  • presiding over the court
  • presiding over the session

Word family

noun presidency
verb preside
adjective presidential
adverb presidingly

Usage note

Presiding implies taking a leadership role, often in a formal setting like a meeting or court. It is the present participle of the verb 'preside'.

Example sentences

  1. The judge was presiding over the trial.
  2. The principal was presiding over the graduation ceremony.
  3. The CEO was presiding over the board meeting.
  4. The governor was presiding over the state senate.
  5. The president was presiding over the summit.

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