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Officiate

usgb/əˈfɪʃieɪt/Volume
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Ceremonial UsePlay
Used when someone is leading or running a formal event like a wedding or funeral. SlideAfter decades, he still officiates at military honors ceremonies.
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The term implies a sense of formality and often requires official authority or position. SlideThe mayor is expected to officiate at the parade's opening ceremony.
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Frequently used in a religious context, indicating a leader's role in a service or ritual. SlideThe priest officiated at the couple's 50th wedding anniversary mass.