officiate

Meaning

Verb

1. (intransitive, transitive) To perform the functions of some office.
2. (intransitive, transitive) To serve as umpire or referee.

Noun

A person appointed to office

Synonyms

function

work

serve

conduct

operate

play

act

go about

govern

hold office

manage

move

preside

run

umpire

work out

preside over

behave

celebrate

come off

deal

fill

go

Translations

oficiar

amtieren

ιερουργώ

λειτουργώ

officier

célébrer

funcionar

celebrar

fungieren

officiare

fungeren

celebrar

celebrare

fungere

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/

Etymology

Circa 17th century, from Latin officiātus, perfect passive participle of officiō (“conduct or perform religious services”), from Latin officium (“official duty, service”).