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compere

1 7.7
A person who hosts a show and introduces performers or speakers
  • noun
  • /ˈkɒmpeə/
  • UK
: presentador
  • During the gala, the compere kept the audience engaged with his witty remarks and lively introductions.

She is featured as the first of the Conans Comperes chapter.

Examples

  • The compere welcomed the audience with a warm smile before introducing the first act.

  • As the compere of the talent show, she ensured each performer felt special and appreciated.

  • The compere opens by offering the audience odds of 20-1 on a Romney victory.

    Blog text (24)

  • (compere) Thank you, guys.

    Raising Helen (2004)

  • (compere)

    Shall We Dance? (2004)

  • (COMPERE)

    Confidences (2001)

Synonyms

emcee
vscompere
  • Informal
21 7.5

A person who hosts an event and introduces speakers or performers

focuses on introducing performers at shows television or public events
MC
vscompere
  • Formal
16 6.5

A person who introduces speakers and keeps a formal event running

focuses on introducing performers at shows television or public events
presenter
vscompere
  • Formal
11 3.2

A person who gives items or announces people at a ceremony

focuses on introducing performers at shows television or public events
cohost
vscompere
4 3.2

A person who leads a show or event together with another person

focuses on introducing performers at shows television or public events
toastmaster
vscompere
  • Formal
1 7.5

A person who introduces speakers and asks people to raise their glasses at a formal event

focuses on introducing performers at shows television or public events
hoster
vscompere
  • Archaic
1 4.6

A person who presents a TV or radio show and talks to guests

focuses on introducing performers at shows television or public events
introducer
vscompere
1 5.0

A person who presents a speaker or a tool used to begin medical procedures

focuses specifically on performers at shows television or public events

How Central

anchor
  • Literature
168 4.8
host
762 2.1
compere
  • UK
1 7.7
presenter
23 2.7
announcer
725 2.6

Surface Forms

compere singular
comperes plural

Etymology

Compere comes from the French compère, which originally meant 'co-father' or 'godfather' from com- 'with' and père 'father', the same 'father' as in English father. That's why a compere is a friendly 'partner' who stands with the performers and introduces them at a show.