preside – to be in charge of or to control a meeting or event

(Pronounced pruh-zide)

To remember the definition of the word preside, use the following mnemonic:

The president made everyone inside (preside) of the room listen, as she was in charge of the meeting.

Examples of preside in a sentence

She didn't want to preside over this meeting, she didn't like being in a leadership role.

The judge will preside over the case and make a final ruling on the matter.

Steve finally agreed to preside over the book club since there was no one else who wanted to lead the meetings.