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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024of•fi•ci•ate /əˈfɪʃiˌeɪt/USA pronunciation v., -at•ed, -at•ing. - [no object] to perform the duties or function of some office or position.
- Religion to perform the official duties of a member of the clergy:[no object]The pastor officiated at their wedding.
- to serve as referee, umpire, etc., in (a contest or game): [no object]officiating at baseball games.[~ + object]officiated a game.
of•fi•ci•a•tor, n. [countable]See -oper-, -fac-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024of•fi•ci•ate (ə fish′ē āt′),USA pronunciation v., -at•ed, -at•ing. v.i. - Religionto perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service.
- to perform the duties or function of some office or position.
- to serve as referee, umpire, or other official in a sports contest or game.
v.t. - Religionto serve as the priest or minister of (a divine service, religious ceremony, etc.).
- to perform, carry out, or fulfill (an official duty or function).
- Sportto act as a referee, umpire, timekeeper, or other official for (a sports contest or game).
- Medieval Latin officiātus (past participle of officiāre to serve), equivalent. to Latin offici(um) office + -ātus -ate1
- 1625–35
of•fi′ci•a′tion, n. of•fi′ci•a′tor, n. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: officiate /əˈfɪʃɪˌeɪt/ vb (intransitive)- to hold the position, responsibility, or function of an official
- to conduct a religious or other ceremony
Etymology: 17th Century: from Medieval Latin officiāre, from Latin officium; see officeofˌficiˈation n ofˈficiˌator n |