Preside over
Preside over verb - To exercise authority or power over.
Referee and preside over are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Referee" instead a verb "Preside over".
Referee
Referee verb - To give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute).
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Preside over and referee are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Preside over" instead a verb "Referee".
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