[Grammar] Officiated by

[patran]

Dear Teachers

In the following sentence, is it grammatically correct to use "officiated"? Is it grammatically correct if I use "performed by" instead of "officiated by"?

Peter is invited to a ceremony which will be officiated by Jane.

Please advise

Regards

Anthony the learner

 

[Rover_KE]

'Officiated' doesn't sound right to me.

I'd say ceremonies are usually performed or conducted by a celebrant.

 

[charliedeut]

IMO, it is correct, if perhaps a bit formal.

See officiate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English #2.

 

[bhaisahab]

One "officiates at" something.

 

[Rover_KE]

Yes — of course. That's why 'officiated by Jane' didn't sound right to me.