chaperoned

Meanings

• Verb

  To accompany and look after someone, especially a young person, on a social occasion.

  - "My daughter is going to the prom and I will be chaperoning her."
  - "The school hired extra staff to chaperone the field trip."

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Variants

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chaperon , chaperonage , chaperonages , chaperone , chaperoned , chaperones , chaperoning , chaperons

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from Middle English 'chapelaine' meaning 'attendant at a chapel' or 'clerk or secretary'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'chaperone' comes from the French word 'chapelain', which means 'chaplain' or 'clerk'.

2. In the early 20th century, it was common for women to be chaperoned by a male relative or friend when attending social events.

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Related Concepts

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1. Babysitter: A person who looks after a child while the parents are away.

2. Mentor: A wise and experienced person who guides and advises someone, especially a young person.

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Culture

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In literature, 'chaperoned' is often used in the context of formal events and young people, such as in 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

How to Memorize "chaperoned"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of adults supervising a group of young people at a school dance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chaperoned' with the image of a responsible adult looking after a group of young people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'C' in 'chaperoned' stands for 'companion' and 'protector'.

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