officiate

[əˈfɪʃieɪt]

officiate Definition

• 1. to perform the duties of an office, such as a religious or legal ceremony
• 2. to act as an official in a game or sport

Using officiate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "officiate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

• Example

  He officiated the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

• Example

  She officiated the basketball game as the referee.

• Example

  The judge will officiate the trial.

officiate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for officiate

• conduct
• perform
• administer
• manage
• preside over

Antonyms for officiate

• spectate
• observe

Phrases with officiate

• officiate at something

  to perform a religious or legal ceremony

  Example

  He officiated at his sister's wedding.

• officiate a game

  to act as an official in a game or sport

  Example

  He officiated the soccer game as the referee.

• officiate over something

  to preside over a meeting or event

  Example

  The mayor will officiate over the town hall meeting.

Origins of officiate

from Latin 'officiatus', past participle of 'officiare', meaning 'to perform a duty'

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Summary: officiate in Brief

The verb 'officiate' [əˈfɪʃieɪt] means to perform the duties of an office, such as a religious or legal ceremony, or to act as an official in a game or sport. Examples include 'The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.' and 'She officiated the basketball game as the referee.' The phrase 'officiate at something' denotes performing a religious or legal ceremony, while 'officiate a game' refers to acting as an official in a game or sport.