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Pronunciation / Transliteration: shishiki suru
"牧師が結婚式を司式した。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To perform the duties or conduct the ceremony of an office or religious service.
"The local bishop will officiate at the wedding ceremony." - 2
To act as an official referee, umpire, or judge in a sport or competition.
"She was chosen to officiate the championship basketball game."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from medieval Latin 'officiatus', past participle of 'officiare', meaning to perform divine service, originating from 'officium' (office, duty). Entering English in the 17th century, it shifted from strictly ecclesiastical duties to encompass conducting official ceremonies, public functions, and sporting events.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Officiate"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Officiate" is said worldwide
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officier
Transliteration: /ɔ.fi.sje/
"Le prêtre va officier pour la messe."
amtieren
Transliteration: /amˈtiːʁən/
"Er wird bei der Zeremonie amtieren."
officiare
Transliteration: /of.fiˈtʃa.re/
"Il parroco è pronto a officiare la messa."
oficiar
Transliteration: /o.fiˈsjaɾ/
"El juez se encarga de oficiar la boda."
oficiar
Transliteration: /o.fi.siˈaɾ/
"O padre vai oficiar a cerimônia."
संचालन करना
Transliteration: sanchalan karna
"न्यायाधीश ने समारोह का संचालन किया।"
主持
Transliteration: zhǔ chí
"他将主持这场婚礼。"
집행하다
Transliteration: jip-haeng-ha-da
"목사님이 예식을 집행하셨습니다."
司式する
Transliteration: shishiki suru
"牧師が結婚式を司式した。"
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