Definitions for preside

preside pre·side

Spelling: [pri-zahyd]
IPA: /prɪˈzaɪd/

Preside is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 202 anagrams from letters in preside (deeiprs).

Definitions for preside

verb (used without object)

  1. to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
  2. to exercise management or control (usually followed by over):

Origin of preside

1605-15; Latin praesidēre to preside over, literally, sit in front of, equivalent to prae- pre- + -sidēre, combining form of sedēre to sit

Examples for preside

And it's yourself as Deputy-Governor will preside over that same court-martial.

They are happy to preside over a system where unions are political organizations first and economic ones second.

Héctor's older brothers Arturo and Alfredo were men with the right temperament to preside over a multinational crime syndicate.

No one in particular, and I'm willing you should preside if you want to, Martin.

Recall how Clinton returned to Arkansas from the campaign trail to preside over the execution of a mentally disabled man.

The convention only gains legitimacy when Washington agrees to not only attend it, but preside over it.

Later he was to become a Spiritualist and preside at table-tipping seances.

The village houses are done up in pale gray and mauve and preside over lawns so neat and green they look like carpeting.

The Sanitary Commission I preside over is not in favour with the populace.

No, sir, you won the game for us, and you've got to preside at the dinner!

Word Value for preside
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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