officiated

[əˈfɪʃɪeɪtɪd]

officiated Definition

• 1. to perform a ceremony, function, or duty
• 2. to act as an official in a game or sport

Using officiated: Examples

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

• Example

  He officiated at the wedding ceremony.

• Example

  The referee who officiated the match was criticized for his decisions.

• Example

  She officiated the opening ceremony of the conference.

• Example

  The judge will officiate the swearing-in ceremony.

officiated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for officiated

• conduct
• perform
• administer
• manage
• preside over

Phrases with officiated

• officiate at

  to perform a ceremony or function as an official

  Example

  He officiated at the funeral of his friend's father.

• officiate in

  to act as an official in a game or sport

  Example

  He has been officiating in basketball games for over 10 years.

• officiate over

  to preside over a ceremony or function as an official

  Example

  The mayor will officiate over the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Origins of officiated

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

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Summary: officiated in Brief

'Officiated' [əˈfɪʃɪeɪtɪd] means to perform a ceremony, function, or duty, such as presiding over a wedding or conducting a swearing-in ceremony. It can also refer to acting as an official in a game or sport. Examples include 'He officiated at the wedding ceremony' and 'The judge will officiate the swearing-in ceremony.'