presided

Meanings

• Verb

  To preside over a meeting or assembly; to preside at (a trial, inquiry, etc.); to be in the chair of; to have the management of.

  - "The mayor presided over the city council meeting."
  - "The judge presided at the trial."
  - "The president of the club presided over the meeting."

• Verb

  To have the right or power to act or make decisions as the head of an organization, committee, or legislative body.

  - "The board of directors presides over the company's affairs."
  - "The chairman of the committee presided over the proceedings."
  - "The president of the country presides over the government."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presided
desired , tired , wired , hired , tasered , wired

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Variants

List of all variants of presided that leads to same result
preside , presided , presider , presiders , presides , presiding , preside over , presided over , presides over , presiding over

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Forms

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past tense: presided, past participle: presided, gerund: presiding

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Etymology

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From Old French 'presider,' meaning 'to preside, to preside over,' from Latin 'praesidere,' meaning 'to sit before, to protect, to guard.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'preside' comes from the Latin word 'praesidere,' which means 'to sit before' or 'to protect.'

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

3. The term 'presiding judge' is used in legal proceedings to refer to the judge who presides over the trial.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chairperson: An individual who presides over a meeting or committee.

2. Presidency: The office or position of the president of an organization, country, or other entity.

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Culture

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The word 'preside' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of formal meetings, trials, and legislative bodies. In art, there are several depictions of presiding figures, such as judges, mayors, and presidents. In music, there are songs about the importance of presiding over one's life or destiny.

How to Memorize "presided"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself presiding over a meeting or assembly, making decisions and managing the proceedings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'preside' with the image of a chair or a throne, representing the power and authority of the presiding figure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym P-R-E-S-I-D-E: Powerful, Responsible, Effective, Skilled, Informed, Decisive, and Engaging.

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