presided

/prɪˈzaɪdɪd/ /priˈzaɪdɪd/

Meanings

verb

To act as president or chairperson.

Examples :

"The club president presided over the meeting, making sure everyone had a chance to speak. "

verb

To exercise authority or control, oversit.

Examples :

"The judge presided over the trial, ensuring fairness and order in the courtroom. "

politics government organization

verb

To be a featured solo performer.

Examples :

"Maria presided on the piano at the school concert, showcasing her solo piece. "

entertainment music

Related Words

meeting noun

/ˈmiːtɪŋ/ /ˈmitɪŋ/

(gerund) The act of persons or things that meet.

"Meeting him will be exciting. I enjoy meeting new people."

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

performer noun

/pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/

One who performs for, or entertains, an audience.

"The talented performer captivated the audience with her captivating dance routine. "

everyone pronoun

/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/

Every person.

"Everyone in the class needs to bring their textbook to the first lecture. "

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

courtroom noun

/ˈkɔːrtruːm/ /ˈkoʊrtruːm/

The room where a judge presides over hearings and trials, sometimes with a jury.

"The courtroom was filled with people waiting for the hearing to begin. "

exercise noun

/ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/

Any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability.

"The teacher told us that the next exercise is to write an essay."

fairness noun

/ˈfɛərnəs/ /ˈfeərnəs/

The property of being fair or equitable.

"Some questioned the fairness of the new laws."

chairperson noun

/ˈtʃeərpɜːrsən/ /ˈtʃɛərpɜːrsən/

A chairman or chairwoman, someone who presides over a meeting, board, etc.

"The chairperson of the school council announced the new fundraising plans. "

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "