I. ˈkämˌpa(a)ə, +V -a(a)(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: French compère, literally, godfather, from Medieval Latin compater — more at compeer
chiefly Britain : the master of ceremonies of an entertainment (as a revue or radio program)
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
transitive verb
chiefly Britain : conduct
compere a radio program
intransitive verb
: to act as a compere
he spent six hours at their studios, rehearsing, editing, and compering — advt