Synonyms for preside
prɪˈzaɪdpre·side

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1. preside

   Synonyms:
   manage, superintend, direct, control, govern

Princeton's WordNet

1. presideverb

   act as president

   "preside over companies and corporations"

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1. • Control

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1. presideverb

   Synonyms:
   command, rule, be at the head, act as chief, have the control, hold the reins, act as president

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1. List of paraphrases for "preside":

   chair, chairing, presidency

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How to use preside in a sentence?

1. New York:

   The unanimity with which I have been chosen to preside for this brief period is evidence of itself that your choice carries with it no political significance.

2. Barbara Bush:

   Somewhere out in this audience may even be someone who will one day follow my footsteps, and preside over the White House as the president' s spouse. I wish him well

3. Winston Churchill:

   I have not become the Kings First Minister in order to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire.

4. San Quentin warden:

   If I have to preside over one, I would try to view it as part of my job and step up to the responsibility.

5. President Biden:

   I am now the fourth American president to preside over an American troop presence in Afghanistan. Two Republicans. Two Republicans . Democrats, i will not pass this responsibility to a fifth.