compere

Other forms: comperes

Definitions of compere
  1. noun
    British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc
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    type of:
    emcee, host, master of ceremonies
    a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)
  2. verb
    act as a master of ceremonies
    synonyms: emcee
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    type of:
    host
    be the host of or for
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