Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: officiate
IPA transcription: [əf'ɪʃi,eɪt]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: officiate
    Meaning: act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?"
  • Synonyms: officiate, function
    Meaning: perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
Usage examples
  • His stable, too, was appointed at a distance from the rest; and with regard to grooming and other necessary offices, none but the owner in person had ventured to officiate, or even to enter the enclosure of that particular stall.
  • "Well, if not, I suppose the Minister of Public Worship will officiate. He with his supporters pass straight up to the foot of the altar. Remember that the figure is still veiled, and that the candles have been lighted during the approach of the procession.