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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.
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
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, adjectiveWords nearby officiate
Official Referee, Official Solicitor, official strike, officiant, officiary, officiate, officinal, officious, officious will, offing, offish
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How to use officiate in a sentence
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, nounWord Origin for officiate
C17: from Medieval Latin officiāre, from Latin officium; see office
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