usher

²usher

verb

ush·eredush·er·ing\ˈə-sh(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of USHER

transitive verb

1

: to conduct to a place

2

: to precede as an usher, forerunner, or harbinger

3

: to cause to enter : introduce <a new theory ushered into the world>

intransitive verb

: to serve as an usher <usher at a wedding>

Examples of USHER

1. He ushered them to their seats.
2. A nurse ushered us into the hospital room.

First Known Use of USHER

1588

Related to USHER

Synonyms: conduct, direct, guide, marshal (also marshall), pilot, route, show, steer, lead

Antonyms: follow, trail

Related Words: precede; accompany, attend, chaperone (or chaperon), convoy, escort, see; control, manage

Near Antonyms: dog, hound, shadow, tail, tailgate

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Rhymes with USHER

brusher, crusher, musher