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chaired

The correct spelling is chaired.

How to pronounce chaired

verb

Say it like: Cha-yre-d

The correct spelling is chaired. To act as chairperson at; to preside over. For example: "Bob will chair tomorrow's meeting."

Usage Examples

Bob will chair tomorrow's meeting.

The poet was chaired at the national Eisteddfod.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To act as chairperson at; to preside over.
  2. 2.To carry in a seated position upon one's shoulders, especially in celebration or victory.
  3. 3.To award a chair to (a winning poet) at a Welsh eisteddfod.

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