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officiate

verb of·fi·ci·ate \ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌāt\

: to perform the official duties of a ceremony

sports : to be a referee, umpire, or judge at a game, tournament, etc.

of·fi·ci·at·edof·fi·ci·at·ing

Full Definition of OFFICIATE

intransitive verb
1
:  to perform a ceremony, function, or duty <officiate at a wedding>
2
:  to act in an official capacity :  act as an official (as 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
of·fi·ci·a·tion \-ˌfi-shē-ˈā-shən\ noun
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First Known Use of OFFICIATE

1623

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OFFICIATING Defined for Kids

officiate

verb of·fi·ci·ate \ə-ˈfi-shē-ˌāt\
of·fi·ci·at·edof·fi·ci·at·ing

Definition of OFFICIATE for Kids

1
:  to perform a ceremony or duty <A bishop officiated at the wedding.>
2
:  to act as an officer :  preside <She officiated at the annual meeting.>

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