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officiate

[ uh-fish-ee-eyt ]
/ əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt /
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verb (used without object), of·fi·ci·at·ed, of·fi·ci·at·ing.

to perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service.
to perform the duties or function of some office or position.
to serve as referee, umpire, or other official in a sports contest or game.

verb (used with object), of·fi·ci·at·ed, of·fi·ci·at·ing.

to serve as the priest or minister of (a divine service, religious ceremony, etc.).
to perform, carry out, or fulfill (an official duty or function).
to act as a referee, umpire, timekeeper, or other official for (a sports contest or game).

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Origin of officiate

First recorded in 1625–35; from Medieval Latin officiātus (past participle of officiāre “to serve”), equivalent to Latin offici(um) “service, duty” + -ātus, past participle suffix; see office, -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM officiate

of·fi·ci·a·tion, nounof·fi·ci·a·tor, nounun·of·fi·ci·at·ed, adjectiveun·of·fi·ci·at·ing, adjective

Words nearby officiate

Official Referee, Official Solicitor, official strike, officiant, officiary, officiate, officinal, officious, officious will, offing, offish
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Words related to officiate

preside, function, handle, superintend, umpire, act, serve, direct, boss, govern, command, conduct, run, chair, emcee, do the honors

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British Dictionary definitions for officiate

officiate
/ (əˈfɪʃɪˌeɪt) /

verb (intr)

to hold the position, responsibility, or function of an official
to conduct a religious or other ceremony

Derived forms of officiate

officiation, nounofficiator, noun

Word Origin for officiate

C17: from Medieval Latin officiāre, from Latin officium; see office
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