officiate

Meanings

Verb

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"
To perform the functions of some office.
To serve as umpire or referee.

Noun

A person appointed to office

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

function

Scrabble Score: 17

officiate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
officiate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
officiate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

officiate is a valid Words With Friends word