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preside: Meaning and Definition of
pre•side
Pronunciation: (pri-zīd'), [key]
— -sid•ed, -sid•ing.
- to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
- to exercise management or control (usually fol. by over): The lawyer presided over the estate.
See also:
- preside (Thesaurus)
