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em·cee
(ĕm′sē′)n.
A master of ceremonies.
v. em·ceed, em·cee·ing, em·cees
v.tr.
To serve as master of ceremonies of: emcee a variety show.
v.intr.
To act as master of ceremonies.
[Pronunciation of MC.]
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emcee
(ˌɛmˈsiː)n
(Professions) a master of ceremonies
vb, -cees, -ceeing or -ceed
to act as master of ceremonies (for or at)
[C20: from the abbreviation MC]
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em•cee
(ˈɛmˈsi)n., v. -ceed, -cee•ing. n.
1. master of ceremonies.
v.i., v.t. 2. to serve or direct as master of ceremonies.
[1930–35, Amer.; sp. form of MC]
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emcee
Past participle: emceed
Gerund: emceeing
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| Noun | 1. |  emcee - a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)entertainer - a person who tries to please or amuse compere - British term for someone who introduces television acts or cabarets etc Lord of Misrule - a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration question master, quizmaster - the host or chairman of a radio or tv quiz show or panel game ringmaster - the person in charge of performances in a circus ring symposiarch, toastmaster - the person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at a banquet |
| Verb | 1. | emcee - act as a master of ceremonies host - be the host of or for; "We hosted 4 couples last night" |
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emcee
n → Conférencier m; (on TV also) → Showmaster(in) m(f); (at private functions) → Zeremonienmeister(in) m(f)
vt show → als Conférencier etc leiten
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