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Definition of compère in English: compèrenoun ˈkɒmpɛːˈkɑmˌpɛr British A person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show. Example sentencesExamples - Before long, Mackay was working as compère and Sheppard was devoting more time to the selection of the acts; home and work life began to merge.
- Early attempts, including Cool for Cats and Six-Five Special, combined performances with bantering compères to mixed effect.
- Unfortunately the compères struck a bad-tempered note at this otherwise congenial event.
- Ultimately, however, it was the compère who mattered - who could they find who represented the indomitable spirit of Britain, the calm acceptance of the ever-present risk of death, and, most important, the triumph of love over death?
Synonyms host, presenter, anchorman, anchorwoman, anchorperson, anchor, master of ceremonies, MC, link person, announcer informal emcee, talking head
verb ˈkɒmpɛːˈkɑmˌpɛr [with object]British Act as a compère for (a variety show) Mark Wilson compèred the whole proceedings Example sentencesExamples - Fantasia members compèred in French for the audience.
- The programme was compèred by Rashmi Rao, a dancer and disciple of Shailaja Madhusoodan.
- The glittering ceremony was hosted by comedian Billy Crystal, who has now compèred eight times, and who cracked plenty of jokes.
- Speaking to the Gazette this week he said: ‘They will probably need someone with a big mouth to compère the auction.’
Synonyms present, introduce, compère, front, anchor, announce, be the presenter of
Origin Early 20th century: French, literally 'godfather', from medieval Latin compater, from com- 'together with' + Latin pater 'father'. Definition of compère in US English: compèrenounˈkämˌperˈkɑmˌpɛr British A person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show; host. Example sentencesExamples - Before long, Mackay was working as compère and Sheppard was devoting more time to the selection of the acts; home and work life began to merge.
- Unfortunately the compères struck a bad-tempered note at this otherwise congenial event.
- Ultimately, however, it was the compère who mattered - who could they find who represented the indomitable spirit of Britain, the calm acceptance of the ever-present risk of death, and, most important, the triumph of love over death?
- Early attempts, including Cool for Cats and Six-Five Special, combined performances with bantering compères to mixed effect.
Synonyms host, presenter, anchorman, anchorwoman, anchorperson, anchor, master of ceremonies, mc, link person, announcer
verbˈkämˌperˈkɑmˌpɛr [with object]British Act as a compère for (such a show) Mark Wilson compèred the whole proceedings Example sentencesExamples - The programme was compèred by Rashmi Rao, a dancer and disciple of Shailaja Madhusoodan.
- Fantasia members compèred in French for the audience.
- Speaking to the Gazette this week he said: ‘They will probably need someone with a big mouth to compère the auction.’
- The glittering ceremony was hosted by comedian Billy Crystal, who has now compèred eight times, and who cracked plenty of jokes.
Synonyms present, introduce, compère, front, anchor, announce, be the presenter of
Origin Early 20th century: French, literally ‘godfather’, from medieval Latin compater, from com- ‘together with’ + Latin pater ‘father’. |