The mayor will preside at the city council meeting.
preside during
Frequency:
60
%
She will preside during the ceremony.
preside with
Frequency:
45
%
The CEO will preside with the board of directors.
preside as
Frequency:
30
%
He will preside as the chairman of the committee.
Idiomatic Expressions for preside
Phrase: preside at
Meaning: to be the host or leader of a formal event or gathering
Usage: The queen will preside at the opening of the parliament session.