ushered

Meanings

• Verb

  To act as a usher or guide, especially at a formal event or ceremony.

  - "The usher at the theater showed us to our seats."
  - "The bride and groom were ushered into the reception hall."

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Variants

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usher , ushered , ushering , ushers , usher in , ushered in , ushering in , ushers in

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Etymology

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Old English *osian, usian, from *usan to serve, from *us ‘house’ + *gan ‘to go’. Past tense and past participle of usher.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'usher' comes from the Old English word 'osian', which means 'to serve'.

2. In some cultures, ushers are expected to wear formal uniforms, such as tuxedos or suits, to maintain the formal atmosphere of an event.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ushering in: An expression used to describe the beginning of a new period or phase, as in 'The new CEO was ushered in with great fanfare.'

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Culture

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In literature, 'ushered' is often used to describe the act of bringing people into a formal setting or ceremony. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character Polonius says, 'Let the common doors be locked; I'll have those to the chamber doors attend; the rest go buy the pit. Farewell. Get thee to bed, Francisco.', to which Francisco replies, 'I'll away, Sir. I'll away.', and Polonius says, 'Farewell. I'll have an usher show you to your seats.'

How to Memorize "ushered"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself acting as an usher at a formal event, guiding people to their seats and ensuring everyone is comfortable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ushered' with the image of a formal event or ceremony, and think of the role of an usher in guiding people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'Ushers Show People To Their Seats'.

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