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officiate

verb

Find the meaning of the word officiate, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.

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Meaning

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To act as an official, especially in a ceremony, public event, or game, performing the duties and responsibilities of that role.

Example Sentence

The mayor was asked to officiate at the opening ceremony of the new community center.

Usage Note

Use "officiate" when someone is formally leading or supervising an event, game, or ceremony. For instance, a judge officiates a court proceeding, a priest officiates a wedding, or a referee officiates a soccer match. It implies a formal, authoritative role.