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Officiate

To act as an officer in performing a duty; to transact the business of an office or public trust; to conduct a public service.

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Manner of action 4

Marry 76% connected

To unite in wedlock or matrimony; to perform the ceremony of joining, as a man and a woman, for life; to constitute (a man and a woman) husband and w…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Splice 76% connected

To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the union being between two ends, or between an en…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Tie 76% connected

A knot; a fastening.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wed 76% connected

A pledge; a pawn.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Perform 76% connected

To carry through; to bring to completion; to achieve; to accomplish; to execute; to do.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Serve 76% connected

To work for; to labor in behalf of; to exert one's self continuously or statedly for the benefit of; to do service for; to be in the employment of, a…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 8

Function 74% connected

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Function 74% connected

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Office 74% connected

That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the rel…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Office 74% connected

That which a person does, either voluntarily or by appointment, for, or with reference to, others; customary duty, or a duty that arises from the rel…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Official 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Official 74% connected

Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Officiant 74% connected

The officer who officiates or performs an office, as the burial office.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Officiant 74% connected

The officer who officiates or performs an office, as the burial office.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Function 92% connected

The act of executing or performing any duty, office, or calling; per formance.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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