Definition of OFFICIATE

officiate

Plural: officiates

Verb

  • act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding
    • "Who officiated at your wedding?"
  • perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function
    • "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
  • To perform the functions of some office.
  • To serve as umpire or referee.

Noun

  • A person appointed to office

Examples

  • He's never officiated a cup-final before.
  • She officiated as registrar at the wedding.
  • She officiated the wedding as registrar.
  • This is the second time he has officiated at a cup-final.

Origin / Etymology

Circa 17th century, from Latin officiātus, perfect passive participle of officiō (“conduct or perform religious services”), from Latin officium (“official duty, service”).

Synonyms

function

Scrabble Score: 17

officiate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
officiate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
officiate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

officiate: valid Words With Friends Word