officiate

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To serve as umpire or referee

He's never officiated a cup-final before.

To perform the functions of some office

She officiated the wedding as registrar.

to act as an officer or leader
{v} to perform another's duty, to give
{f} perform ceremony; perform duty; serve as officiator; referee (Sports)
When someone officiates at a ceremony or formal occasion, they are in charge and perform the official part of it. Bishop Silvester officiated at the funeral A memorial service was held yesterday at Wadhurst Parish Church. The Rev Michael Inch officiated
When someone officiates at a sports match or competition, they are in charge and make sure the players do not break the rules. Mr Ellis was selected to officiate at a cup game between Grimsby and Rotherham Frik Burger will officiate when the Pumas play Scotland. to perform official duties, especially at a religious ceremony
To act as an officer in performing a duty; to transact the business of an office or public trust; to conduct a public service
To discharge, perform, or supply, as an official duty or function
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?
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"
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary" act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?
officiated
past of officiate
officiates
third-person singular of officiate
officiating
Serving in an official capacity or serving as an official at a contest
officiating
the act of umpiring; "the officiating was excellent"
officiation
{i} service of a priest; hosting of a ceremony
officiation
the performance of a religious or ceremonial or public duty
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