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- [pri-zahyd]
- /prɪˈzaɪd/
- /prɪˈzaɪd/
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- [pri-zahyd]
- /prɪˈzaɪd/
Definitions of presided word
- verb without object presided to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson. 1
- verb without object presided to exercise management or control (usually followed by over): The lawyer presided over the estate. 1
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Origin of presided
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin praesidēre to preside over, literally, sit in front of, equivalent to prae- pre- + -sidēre, combining form of sedēre to sit1
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Parts of speech for Presided
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adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
presided popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
presided usage trend in Literature
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verb presided
- chaired — a seat, especially for one person, usually having four legs for support and a rest for the back and often having rests for the arms.
- emceed — Simple past tense and past participle of emcee.
- officiated — Simple past tense and past participle of officiate.
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