verb

officiate

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verb

To perform the official duties of a position, especially presiding over a ceremony.

"Her uncle officiated at the wedding."

To act as a referee or umpire in a sports match.

"He has officiated professional football games for over a decade."

How to Use Officiate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo formally run or preside over an event — a wedding, ceremony, or sports match.

Common pairings

officiate a wedding officiate a game officiate a ceremony

officiated past tense, officiates plural, officiates singular

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From Late Latin officiare, "to perform a function", from officium, "duty, service".

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