Past tense of compere; acted as a master of ceremonies, introducing and presenting performers or segments.
Simple past tense of 'compere' formed by adding '-ed.' In British English this is a common verb; in American English, 'emcee' is preferred.
British game shows and variety programs absolutely love the word 'compere'—it has a sophisticated, theatrical ring that 'host' or 'emcee' doesn't quite capture. British English preserved French vocabulary longer than American English did!
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