officiate

Meanings

• verb

  perform the duties of an officer or official; act authoritatively

• verb

  serve as an official, especially as a referee, judge, or priest

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with officiate
applicate , hiccupplicate , reciprocate

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Variants

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officiate , officiated , officiates , officiating , officiation , officiations

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Forms

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officiated, officiating, officiates

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from Latin officium 'service, duty, employment, office', from ob- 'towards' + facere 'to do'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'officiate' comes from the Latin word 'officium', which means 'service, duty, employment, office'

2. In ancient Rome, 'officiales' were the lowest-ranking government employees, responsible for performing routine tasks

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Related Concepts

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1. officer: An individual who holds a position of authority and enforces laws or regulations

2. official: An individual who holds a position of authority or is employed by an organization or government

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'officiate' is often used to describe individuals who preside over ceremonies or official events. In art, the term can refer to a figure who plays a supporting role or performs a necessary function. In music, the term 'officiate' is not commonly used.

How to Memorize "officiate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the image of an official in uniform, performing their duties and making authoritative decisions

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'officiate' with the idea of performing duties or functions authoritatively

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Officers Fulfill Important Ceremonies And Tasks Efficiently'

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