compere

UK /ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/ US /ˈkɑːmpeɹ/

noun 1verb 1name 1

Collocations

VERB + COMPERE

COMPERE + NOUN

cabaret, church

PREP.

in, onto

noun

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.

verb

To emcee, to act as compere.

I will be compering for next week's Village Fete.

name

A surname.

verb — act as a master of ceremonies

Every year I am the compere for our Church Quiz Night.

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The compere came onto the stage holding the gold envelope that contained the winner's name.

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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.

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I will be compering for next week's Village Fete.

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