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Officiate Definition & Meaning

officiate
verb
  1. act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?"
  2. perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"

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Frequently asked questions

What does officiate mean?
act in an official capacity in a ceremony or religious ritual, such as a wedding; "Who officiated at your wedding?" perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function; "His wife officiated as his private secretary"
What part of speech is officiate?
Officiate is a verb.
How many definitions does officiate have?
Officiate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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