preside
verb
Simple meaning
To exercise authority or control.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
pɹɪˈzaɪd
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Definition
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verb
intransitive
To act as president or chairperson.
intransitive
To exercise authority or control.
intransitivemusic
To be a featured solo performer.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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- “Preside over companies and corporations.”verb
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The leader of a group meeting.
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