Past tense of preside
regular verb
The past tense of preside is presided. The past participle is also presided.
Forms of preside
| Base form (V1) | preside /pɹɪˈzaɪd/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | presided |
| Past participle (V3) | presided |
| Present participle | presiding |
| Third person singular | presides |
Presided in a sentence
- When all this was sailed through, there still remained the toolroom—a most efficient department presided over by a quiet man who was an expert on astronomy as well as jigs, tools and fixtures.1944 September and October, A Former Pupil, “Some Memories of Crewe Works—I”, in Railway Magazine, page 283
- She was the chairperson of the board and she presided over the meeting.From the entry chairperson
- The bishop presided over the ceremony from his seat in the cathedral.From the entry cathedral
- The ratu presided over the traditional ceremony.From the entry ratu
- Burke, who presided over the trial in State Supreme Court in Manhattan, could have sentenced Mr.2020 March 11, Jan Ransom, “Harvey Weinstein’s Stunning Downfall: 23 Years in Prison”, in New York Times. From the entry hand down
Meaning of preside
- verb To act as president or chairperson.
- verb To exercise authority or control.
- verb To be a featured solo performer.
Questions about the past tense of preside
- What is the past tense of preside?
- The past tense of preside is presided.
- What is the past participle of preside?
- The past participle of preside is presided.
- Is preside a regular or irregular verb?
- Preside is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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