officiated

VERB

oversee, manage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

preside

STRONG

act boss chair command conduct direct emcee function govern handle run serve superintend umpire

WEAK

do the honors

Antonyms

STRONG

cease follow halt idle mismanage neglect obey refrain stop

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officiated

The pair celebrated their wedding at New York's Madison Square Gardens on Friday evening in a ceremony officiated by actor Adam Sandler.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Pop superstar Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Roberts said the couple "wrote their own vows," and Stephanopoulos talked about Swift and Kelce having "little books" with them, as comedian Adam Sandler officiated.

From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026

Artan is considered one of the best referees in Africa, having officiated in the Somali national football league championship and at the African Cup of Nations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

She would spend the next few weeks tracking down the new form, filling it out with all the required documentation, and having it officiated and notarized.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri