officiate
verb (used without object)
to perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service.
had officiated
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past perfectof officiate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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It was later revealed that in 1996, Johnson had officiated the marriage of Terry’s father, Don Carlton, and Carlton’s third wife.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2024
He added that Toksvig had officiated the ceremony and Ulvaeus said she made the day "extra special".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2024
Lewis had officiated in six NBA Finals games since 2019, including at least one each season, but was not assigned a game for the Denver Nuggets-Miami Heat championship series in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
He had officiated at dozens of major championships over the years and was recognizable on every circuit in the world.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
When the service was concluded, the curtains were again drawn and the worshippers withdrew, not without depositing in a box an offering for the venerable priest who had officiated.
From Which? or, Between Two Women by Laura E. Kendell
