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.

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), 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).

Origin of officiate

1625–35; < Medieval Latin officiātus (past participle of officiāre to serve), equivalent to Latin offici(um) office + -ātus -ate1

OTHER WORDS FROM officiate

of·fi·ci·a·tion, noun of·fi·ci·a·tor, noun un·of·fi·ci·at·ed, adjective un·of·fi·ci·at·ing, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH officiate

officiate officious

Words nearby officiate

officialism, officialize, officially, officiant, officiary, officiate, officinal, officious, officious will, offing, offish

Words related to officiate

preside, function, handle, superintend, umpire, act, serve, direct, boss, govern, command, conduct, run, chair, emcee

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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, noun officiator, noun

Word Origin for officiate

C17: from Medieval Latin officiāre, from Latin officium; see office