preside
preside — verb
1. to act as the official leader of a formal event such as a meeting, court session
to act as the official leader of a formal event such as a meeting, court session, or ceremony, guiding it through the planned order of business
Chief Justice Adaeze presided over the Supreme Court hearing early this morning.
preside + over + [court/proceeding]
Professor Faisal is expected to preside at the international education conference in June.
preside + at + [conference]
The outdoor wedding was presided over by a retired judge who is a family friend.
Yara will preside over the budget committee meeting while the director recovers from surgery.
Constanza presided at the town council meeting, calling on speakers in turn.
- chair
less formal and more common for business meetings; 'chair a meeting' vs. 'preside over a meeting'
- officiate
used specifically for ceremonies such as weddings or funerals, with a more ritualistic feel
- moderate
focuses on keeping a discussion or debate balanced and on track, rather than overall authority
文法句型
preside + over + [event]
preside + at + [event]
用法筆記
Frequently used with the prepositions 'over' or 'at' to introduce the event. The subject is typically a person holding a formal position such as a judge, chairperson, or ceremony leader.