Officiate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Officiate is a verb meaning (intransitive, transitive) To perform the functions of some office.
Meaning
(intransitive, transitive) To perform the functions of some office.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, transitive, sports) To serve as umpire or referee.
- (rare) A person appointed to office, an official.
Example Sentences
She officiated the wedding as registrar.
He's never officiated a cup-final before.
She officiated as registrar at the wedding.
This is the second time he has officiated at a cup-final.
Word Forms
- officiates
- officiating
- officiated
Synonyms for officiate
Depending on context, synonyms include function.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include function, preside, conduct, host, officer, chair.
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