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- pronunciation:
fI
shi
eIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
officiates, officiating, officiated |
| definition 1: |
to perform the duties of an official, esp. in presiding over an event or ceremony.
The town supervisor officiates at meetings of the town council.- synonyms:
- conduct, lead, moderate
- similar words:
- chair, emcee, head, judge, preside, run
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| definition 2: |
to function as a priest or minister in a religious ceremony.
The bishop officiated at their wedding.A visiting pastor officiated at last Sunday's church service.- similar words:
- administer, attend, conduct, lead, minister, serve
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| definition 3: |
to serve as an umpire or referee at a game or sporting event.
- synonyms:
- referee, umpire
- similar words:
- arbitrate, judge, ref, ump
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| related words: |
act, hold, moderate |
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