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Officiate

Uh-FIH-shee-ayt

/ʌˈfɪʃiːˌeɪt/

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officiate

Dictionary meaning

Perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function.

Examples

  • My wife officiated as their private secretary.
  • Who officiated at your wedding?

Synonyms: function

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