Answer: presided

AnswerCrossword Clue
PRESIDEDWas on the bench
PRESIDEDChaired.
PRESIDEDWas chairman
PRESIDEDRan a meeting
PRESIDEDChaired
PRESIDEDWielded the gavel
PRESIDEDWielded a gavel
PRESIDEDActed as chairman
presidedPlay (a musical instrument, esp. a keyboard instrument) at a public gathering
presidedBe in charge of (a place or situation)
presidedPRESIDE, to occupy the position of authority
presidedBe in the position of authority in a meeting or gathering