Presider — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /pri-ˈzīd/ pre·side

Meaning & Definition of Presider

Presider (verb)

  1. to exercise guidance, direction, or control
  2. to occupy the place of authority, act as president, chairperson, or moderator
  3. to occupy a position similar to that of a president or chairperson

Presider (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person in charge of a meeting

    "I was unaccustomed to being the presider of anything larger than a departmental meeting"

    similar: chair, chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, prolocutor, speaker
    related: chairwoman, cochair, cochairman, cochairperson, cochairwoman, copresident

Related Entry: Preside (over) (verb)

Preside (over) is a different word from Presider. The synonyms below are for preside (over), not for presider.

  1. to exercise authority or power over

    "from 1923 to 1948 Palestine was presided over by Great Britain under a mandate granted by the League of Nations"

    similar: boss, captain, command, control, govern, rule, sway (archaic)
    related: conduct, direct, head, lead, administer, manage, micromanage, oversee, regulate, superintend, supervise, dictate, dominate, domineer, lord (it over), master, oppress, reign (over), tyrannize, conquer, subdue, subjugate

  2. to look after and make decisions about

    "he presides over a vast communications empire"

    similar: administer, administrate, carry on, conduct, control, direct, govern, guide, handle, keep, manage, operate, overlook, oversee, regulate, run, steward, superintend, supervise, tend, watch over
    related: care (for), mind, watch, lead, pilot, steer, guard, protect, safeguard, micromanage, stage-manage, codirect, comanage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Presider

The most common words with a similar meaning to Presider:

chair, chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, prolocutor, speaker

Related Words for Presider

chairwoman, cochair, cochairman, cochairperson, cochairwoman, copresident

Word Forms of Presider

Inflections: presided, presiding

Derived words: presider (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Presider

Latin praesidēre to guard, preside over, from prae- + sedēre to sit sit

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Presider

What does "Presider" mean?

"Presider" means to exercise guidance, direction, or control. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to exercise guidance, direction, or control.

What is another word for "Presider"?

Other words for "Presider" include chair, chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, prolocutor and speaker. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Presider" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Presider"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Presider". Common alternatives include chair, chairman, chairperson, moderator, president, prolocutor and speaker.

How do you use "Presider" in a sentence?

Examples of "Presider" in a sentence: "I was unaccustomed to being the presider of anything larger than a departmental meeting".

Is "Presider" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Presider" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Presider"?

"Presider" is pronounced /pri-ˈzīd/ and divided into syllables as pre·side.

What is the origin of the word "Presider"?

"Presider" comes from Latin praesidēre to guard, preside over, from prae- + sedēre to sit sit. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Presider" meaning "a person in charge of a meeting"?

When "Presider" (noun) means a person in charge of a meeting, synonyms include chair, chairman, chairperson, moderator, president and prolocutor.