IPA: /kəmˈpɛr/
KK: /kəmˈpɛr/
To act as the host or master of ceremonies at an event, introducing speakers or performers.
She will compere the charity gala this weekend.
Past: compèred
Past Participle: compèred
A person who introduces and hosts a show or event, often in entertainment settings like television or variety shows.
The compere kept the audience engaged with jokes and stories between acts.
To act as the host or master of ceremonies at an event, guiding the proceedings and introducing speakers or performers.
She was chosen to compere the annual charity gala, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Past: compèred
Past Participle: compèred
Compere comes from the Old French 'comperer' (meaning to compare or to match). The word refers to someone who compares or matches, often in the context of hosting or presenting events.
Think of someone who 'matches' or 'compares' people or acts during a presentation — that's what a compere does.