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compere

noun, verb — 2 senses

compere

noun

UK /ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/ · US /ˈkɑːmpeɹ/

Etymology A borrowing of French compère (“partner, accomplice”), from Old French comper, from Late Latin compater (“godfather”), from Latin com- (“with”) + pater (“father”). Doublet of compeer, compadre, and goombah.

1

Commonwealth, Ireland, UK A master of ceremonies, especially for a television, variety, or quiz show.

  • Every year I am the compere for our Church Quiz Night.
  • The compere came onto the stage holding the gold envelope that contained the winner's name.2008, Kerry Katona, The Footballer's Wife, →ISBN, page 157:
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  • Not only for his fighting expertise but also reminiscent of a compere in a cabaret show working the crowd, as a build up to the main event.2012, Steve Taberner, The Wigan Hammer: The Autobiography by Steve Taberner, AuthorHouse, →ISBN, page 249:
  • They were barely settled when the final song came to an end; the audience began to applaud and after a few more seconds the voice of the compere came over the PA.2012, Sue Welfare, One Night Only, HarperCollins, →ISBN, unnumbered page:

compere

verb

Etymology A borrowing of French compère (“partner, accomplice”), from Old French comper, from Late Latin compater (“godfather”), from Latin com- (“with”) + pater (“father”). Doublet of compeer, compadre, and goombah.

1

To emcee, to act as compere.

  • I will be compering for next week's Village Fete.
Coordinate terms
commère

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