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| 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) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb act in official capacity: to preside in an official capacity, especially at a religious ceremony
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2. transitive verb referee sports event: to act as a referee at a sports event
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| [Mid-17th century. Via medieval Latin officiat-, past participle of officiare "conduct sacred service" < Latin officium (see office)] |
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 of·fi·ci·ant noun |
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