verb
preside
prih-ZYD
Preside (verb) means to be in charge of and direct a meeting, ceremony, or organization. Example: “The judge presided over the trial.”
verb
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To be in charge of and direct a meeting, ceremony, or organization.
"The judge presided over the trial."
"She presided over the committee for six years."
How to use preside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo be the person officially in charge of running something, like a meeting or a court.
Common pairings
preside over a meeting
preside over a trial
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- presides
- Past tense
- presided
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Etymology
From Latin praesidere, "to sit in front of, guard, superintend," from prae- ("before") and sedere ("to sit").
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What does “preside” mean?
The word “preside” means to be in charge of and direct a meeting, ceremony, or organization. In plain terms, to be the person officially in charge of running something, like a meeting or a court.
How do you pronounce “preside”?
“Preside” is pronounced prih-ZYD (/pɹɪˈzaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “preside” in a sentence?
Here is “preside” used in a sentence: “The judge presided over the trial.”
What part of speech is “preside”?
“Preside” is a verb.
Where does the word “preside” come from?
The word “preside” comes from Latin. From Latin praesidere, "to sit in front of, guard, superintend," from prae- ("before") and sedere ("to sit").
