preside

Meanings

• Verb

  To be in charge or have authority over a meeting, ceremony, or other formal gathering.

  - "The mayor will preside over the city council meeting."
  - "The judge presided over the trial with great authority."

• Verb

  To occupy or hold a position of superiority or honor.

  - "The king presided over his kingdom with wisdom and justice."
  - "The president of the company presided over a board meeting."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with preside
surprise , advise , arise , suprise , devise

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Variants

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preside , presided , presider , presiders , presides , presiding , preside over , presided over , presides over , presiding over

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'praesidium' meaning 'protection' or 'defense'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the word 'preside' comes from the Latin word 'praesidium', which means 'protection' or 'defense'?

2. In ancient Rome, the presiding magistrate of a city was called a 'praetor'.

3. The person who presides over a wedding ceremony is often called a 'marriage officiant'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chairperson: A person who presides over a meeting or committee.

2. Presidential: Relating to or having the rank, power, or dignity of a president.

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Culture

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In literature, preside is often used metaphorically to describe someone's dominance or influence over a situation. In art, images of presiding figures symbolize power, authority, and leadership.

How to Memorize "preside"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a judge wearing a robe and gavel, presiding over a courtroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preside' with the idea of being in charge or having authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Preside: Power, Responsibility, Expertise, Direction, Inspire'.

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