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- [kom-pair]
- /ˈkɒm pɛər/
- /ˈkɒm.peər/
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- [kom-pair]
- /ˈkɒm pɛər/
Definitions of compere word
- countable noun compere A compere is the person who introduces the people taking part in a radio or television show or a live show. 3
- verb compere The person who comperes a show introduces the people who take part in it. 3
- noun compere a master of ceremonies who introduces cabaret, television acts, etc 3
- verb compere to act as a compere (for) 3
- noun compere a master of ceremonies (sense 2) 3
- noun compere a host, master of ceremonies, or the like, especially of a stage revue or television program. 1
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Origin of compere
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
1730-40; < French: literally, godfather; Old French < early Medieval Latin compater, equivalent to Latin com- com- + pater father
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Parts of speech for Compere
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
compere usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for compere
noun compere
- moderator — a person or thing that moderates.
- host — the bread or wafer consecrated in the celebration of the Eucharist.
- marshal — a military officer of the highest rank, as in the French and some other armies. Compare field marshal.
- ringmaster — a person in charge of the performances in a circus ring.
- mc — Millicurie.
Top questions with compere
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