[ˈkɒmpɛː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person who introduces the performers or contestants in a variety show


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Origin:
early 20th century: French, literally ‘godfather’, from medieval Latin compater, from com- ‘together with’ + Latin pater ‘father’

[ˈkɒmpɛː], (Verb)

Definitions:
- act as a compère for (a variety show)
(e.g: Mark Wilson compèred the whole proceedings)


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Origin:
early 20th century: French, literally ‘godfather’, from medieval Latin compater, from com- ‘together with’ + Latin pater ‘father’