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officiate
[ uh-fish-ee-eyt ]
verb (used without object)
- 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)
- 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).
officiate
/ əˈɪʃɪˌɪ /
verb
- to hold the position, responsibility, or function of an official
- to conduct a religious or other ceremony
Derived Forms
- Ǵˈھˌٴǰ, noun
- ǴˌھˈپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- Ǵ·ھc·tDz noun
- Ǵ·ھc·tǰ noun
- ܲo·ھc·e adjective
- ܲo·ھc·iԲ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of officiate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of officiate1
Example Sentences
The director, whose kids also hung out on set, has known Ludwig and Serena since they met cute at a scoring session in 2008; he officiated their wedding 10 years later.
Rennie, who officiated more than 300 top-flight fixtures between 1997 and 2008, was on a birthday trip to Turkey last year when he was hit with a sudden striking pain in his back.
After running into Mantle and his family several times in the neighborhood and at events, the couple, still faithful listeners, became close to the family, with Mantle even officiating their 2009 wedding.
Now Drew, 24, is following his path officiating basketball games.
Donez Lindsey and Anthony Moore each scored 18 points for Lincoln, which felt the officiating favored the Trailblazers, who made 20 of 30 free throws.
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