Antonyms for preside over


Grammar : Verb
Spell : pri-zahyd
Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈzaɪd


Definition of preside over

Origin :
  • 1610s, from French présider "preside over, govern" (15c.), from Latin praesidere "stand guard; superintend," literally "sit in front of," from prae "before" (see pre-) + sedere "to sit" (see sedentary).
  • As in lead : verb guide mentally; influence
  • As in supervise : verb manage people, project
  • As in command : verb rule, have power
  • As in conduct : verb administer
  • As in direct : verb manage, oversee
Example sentences :
  • And it's yourself as Deputy-Governor will preside over that same court-martial.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • The Sanitary Commission I preside over is not in favour with the populace.
  • Extract from : « Nostromo: A Tale of the Seaboard » by Joseph Conrad
  • Because I have seen you preside over the Correctional Court.
  • Extract from : « Woman on Her Own, False Gods & The Red Robe » by Eugne Brieux
  • Field-marshal Cordova was chosen to preside over this inquiry.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck » by Baron Trenck
  • By the ancients, the Gods were thought to preside over them.
  • Extract from : « A World of Wonders » by Various
  • In 1306 he was sent to preside over the exchequer of Normandy.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6 » by Various
  • Lawrence was to exchange watches with MacGregor and preside over the motors.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow Passes » by Roy J. Snell
  • And what a scene was that to preside over and to contemplate!
  • Extract from : « George Cruikshank's Omnibus » by George Cruikshank
  • They preside over the most critical period of Israel's history.
  • Extract from : « Lux Mundi » by Various
  • I had been appointed to preside over the Colesville branch in this place.
  • Extract from : « Scraps of Biography » by Various

Synonyms for preside over

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