verb
- performed the duties of an official, especially in a ceremony or sports event
Usage: past tense of officiate
Examples
- The minister officiated at the wedding ceremony.
- She officiated the basketball game as head referee.
- The judge officiated over the court proceedings.
- He officiated his first professional soccer match last week.
- The priest officiated the funeral service.
- Three referees officiated the championship game.
- The mayor officiated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.