preside (over)
verb
1
as in to rule
to exercise authority or power over from 1923 to 1948 Palestine was presided over by Great Britain under a mandate granted by the League of Nations Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- rule
- govern
- captain
- control
- dominate
- boss
- dictate
- command
- domineer
- manage
- sway
- reign (over)
- lord (it over)
- administer
- oversee
- lead
- master
- regulate
- conduct
- head
- supervise
- direct
- superintend
- tyrannize
- oppress
- conquer
- micromanage
- subjugate
- subdue
2
as in to operate
to look after and make decisions about he presides over a vast communications empire Synonyms & Similar Words
- operate
- supervise
- manage
- control
- oversee
- carry on
- conduct
- watch over
- regulate
- handle
- run
- govern
- guide
- direct
- keep
- tend
- administer
- steward
- overlook
- superintend
- protect
- administrate
- steer
- watch
- lead
- care (for)
- pilot
- codirect
- guard
- mind
- safeguard
- comanage
- stage-manage
- micromanage