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View usage for: (ʃæpəroʊn) also chaperon Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense chaperones, present participle chaperoning, past tense, past participle chaperoned1. countable nounA chaperone is someone who accompanies another person somewhere in order to make sure that they do not come to any harm. Synonyms: escort, companion, governess, duenna More Synonyms of chaperone 2. verb [usually passive]If you are chaperoned by someone, they act as your chaperone. We were chaperoned by our aunt. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: escort, protect, attend, accompany More Synonyms of chaperone Examples of 'chaperone' in a sentencechaperone A shortage of nursing staff may require the physician to use judgment about when a chaperone is really required.He also noticed that female nurses did not require a chaperone while working with males, but that male nurses caring for females did. She asked Bob to act as a chaperone for her when she travelled to gigs. We were chaperoned by a tall red-haired woman. Additional synonymsDefinition to go with (someone) Ken agreed to accompany me on a trip to Africa. Synonyms go with, lead, partner, protect, guide, attend, conduct, escort, shepherd, convoy, usher, hold (someone's) hand, chaperon horse-drawn coaches attended by liveried footmen Synonyms escort, conduct, guard, shadow, accompany, companion, shepherd, convoy, usher, squire (old-fashioned), chaperon Definition a woman paid to live or travel with another woman She was employed as companion to a wealthy old woman. Synonyms assistant, aide, escort, attendant, squire, chaperon, duenna - chaos
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