presider

/ˈprɛsɪdər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who presides over a meeting, organization, or event

“The presider of the conference gave a keynote speech.”

2. verb

to preside over or direct (a meeting, organization, etc.)

“She presided over the board meeting with authority.”

Synonyms

  • chairman
  • chairperson
  • moderator

Antonyms

  • non-participant
  • spectator