ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (intransitive, transitive, sports) To serve as umpire or referee.
  2. (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

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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