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officiate

of·fi·ci·ate [ ə físhee àyt ] (past and past participle of·fi·ci·at·ed, present participle of·fi·ci·at·ing, 3rd person present singular of·fi·ci·ates)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive and intransitive verb act in official capacity: to preside in an official capacity, especially at a religious ceremony

2. transitive verb referee sports event: to act as a referee at a sports event

[Mid-17th century. Via medieval Latin officiat-, past participle of officiare "conduct sacred service" < Latin officium (see office)]

of·fi·ci·ant noun
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