officiate

officiate Definition

of·fi·ci·ate (ə fis̸h′ē āt′)

intransitive verb -·at′ed, -·at′·ing

to perform the duties of an office; act as an officer
to perform the functions of a priest, minister, rabbi, etc. at a religious ceremony
Sports to act as referee, umpire, etc.

Etymology: < ML officiatus, pp. of officiare

officiate Related Forms

of·fi′·cia′·tion noun of·fi′·cia′·tor noun

officiate Synonyms

govern, umpire, direct; see command 2, manage 1.

officiate Usage Examples

Object

clergyman: The Rev. Bernard Sylvester Child, B.A. , is the present officiating clergyman.
priest: Your officiating priest will work closely with you to explore how music might be best used in your service.
clergy: It was here that the officiating clergy sat upon a stone bench, which was later replaced by a timber one.
minister: The Rev Mr HOWLETT was the officiating minister, who, during the service in the cemetery, made beautiful allusion to the occasion.
officer: A Typical Wedding Ceremony For the wedding of Salvationists the flag should be held or placed behind the officiating officer.
game: David Rose, the referee from the elite panel of RFU referees splendidly officiated the game.

Preposition: at

funeral: Some BHA members undertake to officiate at secular funerals ( see resources ).
ceremony: His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan officiated at the opening ceremony on 5 March.
wedding: He giggles, and says he got it off the internet and it allows him to absolve sins and officiate at weddings.
event: To be able to maintain our status in the league help is required to officiate at the events.
service: Anyone chosen by the family, whether family member or friend can officiate at the funeral service.
level: He stated: When I began my umpiring career my aim was always to officiate at the highest level.

Preposition: as

priest: At this time a hermit lived on the mound and officiated as priest.
referee: When his playing days were over he returned many times to officiate as an official referee for League games.

Modifying Another Word

there: The Gaelic church in Rothesay is dependent upon North Bute, the clergyman officiating there being the assistant of its minister.
also: The Appeals Jury present at the event for Jumping will also officiate for the World Cup Driving.
not: This was alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the referee in not officiating the scrum properly.
regularly: An ordained missionary, supported by the royal bounty, regularly officiates for this district; there is also a chapel for Roman Catholics.

Preposition: in

church: In 1399, an attack was made on a priest named John Bertone whist officiating in the church.
game: You should also arrange to visit the Mentee Referee and watch them officiate in games and provide help and guidance.

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