Officiated: meaning, definitions and examples

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officiated

 

[ ษ™หˆfษชสƒ.i.eษชtษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal ceremony

To officiate means to perform the official duties of a ceremony or event, often in a formal setting. This term is commonly used in reference to religious ceremonies, weddings, or any event where an individual holds a position of authority to oversee proceedings. An officiant may be a priest, minister, or registered individual appointed to conduct the ceremony. Officiating requires a certain level of formality and often adherence to specific guidelines or traditions.

Synonyms

conducted, led, presided over

Examples of usage

  • She officiated the wedding ceremony with grace.
  • The mayor officiated at the opening of the new park.
  • He was asked to officiate the charity event last weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "officiated" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น oficiou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคงเคฟเค•เคพเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geleitet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memimpin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั„iciั€ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prowadziล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸทใ‚Š่กŒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท officiรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ oficiada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๊ด€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุดุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vedl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viedol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธปๆŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiddi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐััˆั‹ะปั‹า› ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒ›แƒซแƒฆแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idarษ™ etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ oficiada

Etymology

The term 'officiated' derives from the Latin word 'officium,' which means 'duty or service.' This Latin root evolved through Old French into Middle English, where it took on various forms before settling into its current usage. Initially, 'officium' referred to private services and eventually public duties performed, especially in religious contexts. Over time, the word expanded to encompass broader ceremonial roles. The verb 'to officiate' gained popularity in English around the 15th century, emphasizing formal roles during ceremonies. Its application has since spread to various events beyond just religious contexts, including civil ceremonies and sports events.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,684, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.