preside
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preside
verb act as chairman, act as president, administrate, assume command, be at the head of, be in authority, be in charge, be in the chair, be the chairran, chair, command, control, direct, exercise supervision, govern, guide, have authority over, have control, head, hold a position of authority, hold authority, hold sway, hold the chair, keep order, lead, manage, occupy the chair, overlook, oversee, pilot, praesidere, regulate, reign, rule, steer, superintend, supervise, sway, take care of, take charge, take over, wield authorityAssociated concepts: preside over a hearing, preside over court, presiding justice, presiding officer
See also: direct, manage, officiate, overlook, superintend, supervise