officiated
Led the proceedings
Officiated is the past tense of officiate, meaning to perform official duties at a ceremony or event.
A priest officiates a wedding; a referee officiates a game.
The word implies formal authority: She officiated at her brother's funeral.
The umpire who officiated last night's game made several controversial calls.
Sports rule enforcer
- umpireSports match official
- linesmanSideline sports official
- whistleShrill air-blown sounder
- foulOffensive or illegal
penalty · scorekeeper · timekeeper · match · game · tournament · competition · rulebook
Marriage rite and feast
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- altarSacred ritual table
- matrimonyLegal union of spouses
- nuptialsVows and rings
solemnization · inauguration · ordination · benediction · consecration · eulogy · homily · liturgy
referee
Sports rule enforcer
foul · penalty · scorekeeper · timekeeper · match · game · tournament · competition · rulebook · offside
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
nuptials · solemnization · inauguration · ordination · benediction · consecration · eulogy · homily · liturgy · sacrament
rites
Formal ceremonial acts
sacrament · sanctuary · devotion · prayer · consecration · communion · benediction · sermon · blessing · invocation
adjudicate
Formally decide a dispute
magistrate · trial · justice · arbitrate · hearing · ruling · judgment · preside · tribunal · mediate