Transcription
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- [uh-fish-ee-eyt]
- /əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt/
- /əˈfɪʃ.i.eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fish-ee-eyt]
- /əˈfɪʃ iˌeɪt/
Definitions of officiate word
- verb without object officiate to perform the office of a member of the clergy, as at a divine service. 1
- verb without object officiate to perform the duties or function of some office or position. 1
- verb without object officiate to serve as referee, umpire, or other official in a sports contest or game. 1
- verb with object officiate to serve as the priest or minister of (a divine service, religious ceremony, etc.). 1
- verb with object officiate to perform, carry out, or fulfill (an official duty or function). 1
- verb with object officiate to act as a referee, umpire, timekeeper, or other official for (a sports contest or game). 1
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Origin of officiate
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin officiātus (past participle of officiāre to serve), equivalent to Latin offici(um) office + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Officiate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
officiate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for officiate
verb officiate
- preside — to occupy the place of authority or control, as in an assembly or meeting; act as president or chairperson.
- manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
- solemnize — to perform the ceremony of (marriage).
- celebrate — If you celebrate, you do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or to mark someone's success.
- oversee — to direct (work or workers); supervise; manage: He was hired to oversee the construction crews.
Antonyms for officiate
verb officiate
- cease — If something ceases, it stops happening or existing.
- follow — to come after in sequence, order of time, etc.: The speech follows the dinner.
- halt — to falter, as in speech, reasoning, etc.; be hesitant; stumble.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- mismanage — Manage (something) badly or wrongly.
Top questions with officiate
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