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iˌeɪt verb (used without object)
1.
to perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service.
2.
to perform the duties or function of some office or position.
3.
to serve as referee, umpire, or other official in a sports contest or game.
verb (used with object)
4.
to serve as the priest or minister of (a divine service, religious ceremony, etc.).
5.
to perform, carry out, or fulfill (an official duty or function).
6.
to act as a referee, umpire, timekeeper, or other official for (a sports contest or game).
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officiate (əˈfɪʃɪˌeɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to hold the position, responsibility, or function of an official |
| 2. | to conduct a religious or other ceremony |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin officiāre, from Latin officium; see | |
| offici'ation | |
| —n | |
| of'ficiator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
officiate
1630s, "to perform a duty," especially "to perform the duty of a priest," from M.L. officiatum, pp. of officiare "perform religious services," from L. officium (see office).
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Example sentences
Bring the original license to the officiate of the wedding.
If the individuals desire for a judge to officiate over the marriage ceremony, they must inquire of the courts on their own.
They also counsel members and their families when requested, visit sick or injured members, and officiate at department funerals.
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