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chair Synonyms
Another word for chair
Looking for synonyms for chair? Explore similar words and another word for chair, grouped by exact definition and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, typically consisting of a seat, a backrest, and four legs.
Usage Example
"She pulled up a wooden seat and sat down at the dining table."
Strongest
seat
• noun (Context 2)
The person in charge of a meeting, committee, or organization.
Usage Example
"The chairperson called the board meeting to order exactly at nine o'clock."
Strongest
chairperson
chairman
Strong
president
head
• verb (Context 3)
To act as the presiding officer of a meeting, committee, or organization.
Usage Example
"The senior partner was asked to preside the disciplinary hearing."
Strongest
preside
head
Strong
lead
direct
• noun (Context 4)
A recognized and endowed professorship at a university.
Usage Example
"He was honored to accept the professorship of modern history at the university."
Strongest
professorship
Weak
fellowship
Opposites of chair
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of chair varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
follow
attend
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chair. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chair