Officiate: meaning, definitions and examples

⛪

Add to dictionary

officiate

[ əˈfɪʃɪeɪt ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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

Word origin

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.