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compere

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7 lettersPronunciation /ˈkɒmpɛː(ɹ)/Part of speech verb, nounSorted ceemoprStarts with CEnds with E0 clues
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Definitions

  1. act as a master of ceremonies

Word origin

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.

Used in a sentence

  • “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.”
  • “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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