Compere: meaning, definitions and examples

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compere

[ ˈkɒmpɛə ]

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TV show

A person who introduces the different sections of a television or radio program and talks to the audience in between.

Synonyms

emcee, host, presenter

Examples of usage

The compere welcomed the guests to the show.
The compere kept the audience entertained during the commercial breaks.

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event

To act as a master of ceremonies at a public event.

Synonyms

host, present

Examples of usage

She will compere the charity concert next week.
He compered the awards ceremony with great enthusiasm.

Translations

Translations of the word "compere" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comparsar

🇮🇳 कंपेयर

🇩🇪 Vergleichen

🇮🇩 membandingkan

🇺🇦 порівнювати

🇵🇱 porównać

🇯🇵 コンペア

🇫🇷 comparer

🇪🇸 comparar

🇹🇷 karşılaştırmak

🇰🇷 비교하다

🇸🇦 مقارنة

🇨🇿 porovnat

🇸🇰 porovnať

🇨🇳 比较

🇸🇮 primerjati

🇮🇸 bera saman

🇰🇿 салыстыру

🇬🇪 შედარება

🇦🇿 müqayisə etmək

🇲🇽 comparar

Word origin

The word 'compere' originated from the French word 'compère' meaning 'godfather'. In the 19th century, it was used to refer to a person who acted as a sponsor or supporter. Over time, the term evolved to describe someone who hosts or presents a show or event. The use of 'compere' in the context of television and radio shows became popular in the 20th century.