CEFR C1

preside

verb

Meaning

To be in the position of authority in a meeting, committee, or other group and to guide the discussion or proceedings.

Examples

The CEO will preside over the annual shareholder meeting.
She was asked to preside at the conference's opening ceremony.

Synonyms: lead, chair, officiate, govern

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preside (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈzaɪd/

Definition

To be in the position of authority in a meeting, committee, or other group and to guide the discussion or proceedings.

Examples

The CEO will preside over the annual shareholder meeting.
She was asked to preside at the conference's opening ceremony.
The judge presided over the court case with great solemnity.

How to Use preside

preside over (prepositional phrase): To be in charge of or lead an event, meeting, or group. — "The principal will preside over the school's graduation ceremony."

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