preside — to be in charge of or lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be in charge of or lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈzaɪd/
Example Sentences
- The cat somehow managed to preside over our family meeting, sitting regally on the table.
- The principal will preside over the graduation ceremony next week.
- My grandmother presides over Sunday dinner like a benevolent dictator.
preside
VERB[/prɪˈzaɪd/]
to be in charge of or lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
The judge will preside over the courtroom with calm authority today.
When judges preside, they help parties decide and fairly divide!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, the word originates from the literal meaning 'to sit before' or 'to sit in front.' It evolved to mean 'to direct or preside over,' reflecting the image of sitting in a position of authority at the head of an assembly.
Breakdown
prae- (before, in front) + sedere (to sit)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat somehow managed to preside over our family meeting, sitting regally on the table.”
“The principal will preside over the graduation ceremony next week.”
“My grandmother presides over Sunday dinner like a benevolent dictator.”
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