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officiate

 

[ əˈfɪʃɪeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

at a ceremony

To perform the official duties of a ceremony, such as a wedding, funeral, or sporting event.

Synonyms

administer, conduct, preside

Examples of usage

  • He officiated at the wedding ceremony of his best friend.
  • The priest officiated the funeral service with great solemnity.
Context #2 | Verb

in a professional capacity

To act as an official or referee in a game, competition, or event.

Synonyms

judge, referee, umpire

Examples of usage

  • She officiated the basketball game with fairness and integrity.
  • The referee officiated the soccer match despite protests from the players.

Translations

Translations of the word "officiate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oficiar

🇮🇳 अध्यक्षता करना

🇩🇪 leiten

🇮🇩 memimpin

🇺🇦 офіціювати

🇵🇱 przewodniczyć

🇯🇵 司式する

🇫🇷 officier

🇪🇸 oficiar

🇹🇷 yönetmek

🇰🇷 주관하다

🇸🇦 أدار

🇨🇿 sloužit

🇸🇰 slúžiť

🇨🇳 主持

🇸🇮 voditi

🇮🇸 stýra

🇰🇿 басқару

🇬🇪 ხელმძღვანელობა

🇦🇿 idarə etmək

🇲🇽 oficiar

Etymology

The word 'officiate' originated from the Latin word 'officiare', meaning 'to perform a duty' or 'to serve in an official capacity'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century. Over time, 'officiate' has come to be commonly used in the context of ceremonies, sports events, and other official capacities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,611, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.