compere
/ˈkɒmpeə/
Meanings
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noun
A person who introduces or introduces and oversees events, usually comedians or masters of ceremonies at formal functions.
- "The compere kept the audience entertained throughout the event."
- "The role of the compere is to ensure that the event runs smoothly."
Pronunciation
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/ˈkɒmpeə/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with comperecompanion , compeer , compere's , compered , compered's
Variants
List of all variants of compere that leads to same resultcompere , comperes , compered , compering
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the French word 'compère', meaning 'colleague' or 'partner'.
Trivia
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The term 'compere' comes from the French word 'compagnon', meaning 'companion' or 'colleague'.
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In some languages, the term 'compere' is used interchangeably with 'Master of Ceremonies' or 'Emcee'.
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The term 'compere' has been used in literature, music, and theatre to refer to a colleague or associate.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Master of Ceremonies (MC): A person who oversees and manages a formal event, typically acting as a host or presenter.
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Emcee: A shortened form of 'Master of Ceremonies', often used interchangeably.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the term 'compere' has been used to refer to a colleague or associate. In music, it can refer to a band member or backup singer. In theatre, it can refer to a fellow actor or stage manager.
How to Memorize "compere"
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visualize
- Visualize a person introducing an event or speaking into a microphone.
- Imagine the word 'compere' written out in bold letters. -
associate
- Associate the word 'compere' with the idea of a host or presenter.
- Think of a colleague or partner when you see or hear the word. -
mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'compere' as 'com' + 'peer' = 'company' + 'er' = 'one who keeps company'.
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