Definition

1. Noun:

   • A person who introduces the performers or segments in a television show, stage show, cabaret, or other entertainment event. The role involves linking parts of the program, often with commentary or jokes.

2. Verb:

   • To act as the host or master of ceremonies for an entertainment event; to perform the duties of a compere.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The compere welcomed the audience and introduced the first act.
  • She is one of the most popular television compères in the country.

• Verb:

  • He will compere the awards ceremony this evening.
  • She has compered the festival for the last five years.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in British English. In American English, "emcee" (MC) or "host" is more common for the same role.
• The verb form is often used in the continuous tenses to describe the ongoing action of hosting.
  • He was compering the live broadcast when the technical issue occurred.

Variants and Related Words

• Emcee / MC (Master of Ceremonies) (n, v): The American English equivalent for a host or presenter, common in variety shows, award ceremonies, and hip-hop.
• Host (n, v): A more general term for a person who presents a program or event. Can be used in both British and American English.
• Presenter (n): A person who introduces or hosts a television or radio program.

Synonyms

• Host (n, v): A person who presents a program or event.
• Master of Ceremonies (MC) (n): A person in charge of proceedings at a formal event or entertainment.
• Anchor (n): A person who presents a news program (specific to news broadcasting).

Phrasal Verbs / Related Verb Phrases

• To compere for: To act as the host on behalf of or for a specific event or organization.
  • He compered for the charity gala last night.

Related Idioms

• To take the compere's role: To assume the position or duties of the host.
  • When the scheduled host fell ill, she had to take the compere's role at short notice.

Noun

1. British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc

Verb

1. act as a master of ceremonies