preside
Translation
to preside, to chair, to officiate
Examples
The judge will preside over the court case.
The judge will preside over the court case.
She was chosen to preside at the meeting.
She was chosen to preside at the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
to preside over ((sth.)) The CEO will preside over the annual meeting.
to preside at ((sth.)) Who will preside at the ceremony?
Similar Words
Synonyms: chair, lead, officiate, conduct
Etymology
From Latin 'praesidere' (prae- 'before' + sedere 'to sit'). Literally 'to sit before' others in authority.
Memory Tips
A 'president' is someone who 'presides'. Imagine sitting at the head ('pre-side') of the table.