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
Ortiz-DelValle had officiated in pro-am leagues in New York and Los Angeles since 1984.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2020
He was licensed by the state of Virginia to perform marriages, and he had officiated at more than 200 weddings since leaving the Jesuits.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 9, 2020
She had officiated for three years with the greatest honor, and was considered the most learned tree in the city.
