chaperone
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈʃæp.ə.roʊn//
KK: /ˈʃæpəroʊn/
noun
Definition
An older person who goes with younger people to make sure they behave properly, especially at social events.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperone for the students during their field trip.
Conversation
Are you going to the party this weekend?
Yeah, but I heard we need a chaperone to come with us.
That's true; I wonder if Sarah will agree to be our chaperone.
I hope so! It would be fun with her there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
escort
guardian
supervisor
Antonyms
follower
neglecter
abandoner
verb
Definition
To accompany and supervise someone, especially a young person, to ensure their safety and proper behavior.
Example
She was asked to chaperone the school trip to the museum.
Tense Forms
Past: chaperoned
Past Participle: chaperoned
Conversation
Are you going to chaperone the school trip next week?
Yeah, I think it will be fun to hang out with the kids.
It must be nice to chaperone them and see their excitement.
Root Explanation
Chaperone → It originates from the French word 'chaperon' (meaning hood or cap), which referred to a head covering. The term evolved to describe someone who oversees or accompanies another, particularly in the context of young people, to ensure their safety and propriety.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person wearing a 'hood' ('chaperon') who is there to watch over and protect others — that's why a chaperone is someone who accompanies and supervises.
Visually Confused Words
caprone
unchaperoned
hapteron
chevrone
charon
carone