CHAPERON Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

chaperone 1 of 2

verb

variants or chaperon

Definition of chaperone

as in to accompany

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship three parents will chaperone the students on the school trip

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chaperone

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noun

variants or chaperon

as in escort

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as in teacher

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Recent Examples of chaperone

Verb

Parents are urged to make sure that all group trips are properly chaperoned. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026 The tangible nature of the exhibit takes it out of textbooks and into reality, said Krystina Hernandez, who was there chaperoning her 7-year-old son's schoolmates. — Arkansas Online, 13 Mar. 2026

Noun

There was a guy called David there who used to be the chaperone for Blackstreet and all of these artists coming in from America. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026 Whether the chaperone can keep up is the question the next year will answer. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chaperone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chaperone

Verb

The 130 units sit adjacent to the MARTA Lindbergh Station and will be accompanied with 10,000 square feet of affordable commercial space.

— Elijah Megginson, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
There’s a large analog central tachometer accompanied by physical toggle switches and an analog aviation style compass.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of accompany

Noun

Addam and Seasmoke escort Syrax, which leaves Caraxes and Daemon to finish off Sheepstealer.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
That invasion, which saw the new barnacle outcompete other native species, was linked to New Zealand ships being held in English ports while awaiting convoy escorts.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of escort

Noun

At first, they were taught at home, and Lessing would admit that her mother was a gifted teacher.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Samantha Ness, a history teacher in Phoenix, said parents should focus on making sure children have basic supplies rather than getting caught up in trendy, decorative or expensive items.

— Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of teacher

Noun

The box includes the watch, the band, and the charging cord, along with a quick start guide and warranty info booklet.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
In response to the ruling, Qommittee, a national group formed in 2024 to support drag performers facing censorship and threats, updated its guide for Florida.

— Ana Goni Lessan, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of guide

Noun

But out-of-home viewing has to become a core pillar of any rights holder or sponsor’s plans, not an afterthought.

— Leo MacLehose, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026
Recent research from Brand Finance shows that sponsor familiarity, awareness and consideration all rise measurably among event fans compared with non-fans.

— Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of sponsor

Noun

Al-Hilal is keen to offload the player, who is training separately from their main squad and not in coach Simoene Inzaghi's plans.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Gainesville quickly lured Grayson’s coach, Santavious Bryant, a former Gainesville assistant, as Niblett’s replacement.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of coach

Noun

The protagonist is Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk), a knight-errant played by Peter Claffey, accompanied by his young squire Egg, portrayed by Dexter Sol Ansell.

— Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 22 June 2026
In contrast, composed framing of his loyal squire, Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), underlines a different emotion.

— Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026

Definition of squire

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