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of·fi·ci·ate
I. \əˈfishēˌāt, ōˈf-, usu -ād.+V\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin officiatus, past participle of officiare, from Late Latin officium (ecclesiastical) office — more at office
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to perform a prescribed religious service or ceremony
< officiate at a Communion service >
< officiate at a coronation >
< officiate at a wedding >
b. : to carry through a prescribed or traditional ceremony : perform a social duty
< officiate as toastmaster at a banquet >
< officiate as hostess at a formal dinner >
2.
a. : to act in an official capacity : fill a position
< asked her to officiate temporarily as his personal secretary >
b. : to act as an official at a sports contest
transitive verb
1. : to carry out (an official duty or function)
2. : to serve as a leader or celebrant of (a ceremony)
3. : to administer the rules of (a game or sport) especially as a referee or umpire
II. \-ēə̇t\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin officium + English -ate
: a body of officials |