chaperoning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of accompanying and protecting, especially of young people.

  - "As a teacher, I chaperoned the field trip to ensure the safety of the students."
  - "My parents hired a chaperone for the school dance to make sure their children were safe."

• Noun

  A person who accompanies and looks after a group, especially of young people.

  - "The school hired a chaperone for the class trip."
  - "Can I bring my own chaperone to the prom?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chaperoning
aproning , moring , boring , warning

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Variants

List of all variants of chaperoning that leads to same result
chaperon , chaperonage , chaperonages , chaperone , chaperoned , chaperones , chaperoning , chaperons

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Forms

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chaperoned, chaperoning, chaperoner, chaperone's

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Etymology

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Middle English: from Old French chapere, from chape, chapel (because the chaperone was originally the priest or chaplain who accompanied young people on pilgrimages).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'chaperone' comes from the Old French word 'chapelein', meaning 'chaplain'.

2. In some schools, students are required to have a chaperone for certain activities, such as dances and field trips.

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Related Concepts

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1. Babysitter: A person who is paid to look after children in the absence of their parents.

2. Guardian: A person who is responsible for the welfare and protection of another person.

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Culture

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In literature, chaperones are often depicted as strict and disapproving figures, particularly in stories about young people coming of age. In art, chaperones have appeared as characters in paintings and illustrations, often accompanying young women on outings or in educational settings.

How to Memorize "chaperoning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of young people with a responsible adult accompanying them and keeping them safe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of protection and supervision.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chaperones Keep Children Safe' to remember the meaning of the word.

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