intransitive verb. 1  To hold the position of authority; act as chairperson or president: presided over the department for a year. 2  To possess or exercise authority or control: preside at a meeting. 3  Music To be the featured instrumental performer: presided at the keyboard.
(Answer #1). Latin has influenced the English language tremendously. Most of the influence, however, has been indirect. The indirect effect of Latin on English came mainly after the Normans invaded England in 1066.Their language, not suprisingly, influenced English.Since their language (French) was a Romance language descended from Latin, this gave Latin an indirect influence on English. Latin also influenced Old English directly because of the Roman Conquest of England.heir language, not suprisingly, influenced English. Since their language (French) was a Romance language descended from Latin, this gave Latin an indirect influence on English. Latin also influenced Old English directly because of the Roman Conquest of England.
The Irish English accent has been influenced by the Irish language itself (Gaelic), the English accent of immigrants from the West country, and to a lesser extent by the Scottish dialect and accent. Tips for learners: â¢ /l/ is 'clear' in all environments.This affects the quality of adjacent vowel sounds.onsonants more.. Notes: English was brought to Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries during the Plantations of Ireland, in which land that had been confiscated by the English Tudor monarchy from the Gaelic Irish was subsequently redistributed and settled by English immigrants.