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chap·er·one (chap·er·on)
 chaperone (chaperon)
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- pronunciation:
- shae
p
ron
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person, usu. older, who accompanies unmarried young people on social occasions to assure that no improper, unlawful, or unsafe behavior occurs.
There were many chaperones at the dance making sure that no students were drinking.- similar words:
- attendant, companion, duenna, escort, guardian, protector, tutelary
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| related words: |
convoy, guard, keeper |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
chaperons, chaperoning, chaperoned |
| definition: |
to accompany as a chaperon.
- similar words:
- accompany, attend, escort, look after, protect, shepherd
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| related words: |
convoy, guard, safeguard |
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| derivation: |
chaperonage (n.) |
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