Chaperone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Chaperone
Chaperone (noun)
- a person (such as a matron) who for propriety accompanies one or more young unmarried women in public or in mixed company
- an older person who accompanies young people at a social gathering to ensure proper behavior; broadly, one delegated to ensure proper behavior
- any of a class of proteins (such as heat shock proteins) that facilitate the proper folding of proteins by binding to and stabilizing unfolded or partially folded proteins —called also molecular chaperone
Chaperone (verb)
- escort
- to act as chaperone to or for
- to act as a chaperone
Chaperone (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
"three parents will chaperone the students on the school trip"
Chaperone (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in squire
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as in teacher, mentor
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Chaperone
The most common words with a similar meaning to Chaperone:
Near Antonyms of Chaperone
Word Forms of Chaperone
Inflections: chaperoned, chaperoning
Derived words: chaperonage (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Chaperone
French chaperon, literally, hood, from Middle French, head covering, from chape
First known use: 1720
Words & Phrases Containing Chaperone
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaperone
What does "Chaperone" mean?
"Chaperone" means a person (such as a matron) who for propriety accompanies one or more young unmarried women in public or in mixed company. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a person (such as a matron) who for propriety accompanies one or more young unmarried women in public or in mixed company. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Chaperone"?
Other words for "Chaperone" include accompany, attend, companion, company, convoy, escort, see and squire. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Chaperone" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Chaperone"?
There are 54 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Chaperone". Common alternatives include accompany, attend, companion, company, convoy, escort, see, squire, attendant and guard.
How do you use "Chaperone" in a sentence?
Examples of "Chaperone" in a sentence: "three parents will chaperone the students on the school trip".
Is "Chaperone" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Chaperone" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Chaperone"?
"Chaperone" is pronounced /ˈsha-pə-ˌrōn/ and divided into syllables as chap·er·one.
What is the origin of the word "Chaperone"?
"Chaperone" comes from French chaperon, literally, hood, from Middle French, head covering, from chape. First known use: 1720.
What is another word for "Chaperone" meaning "to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship"?
When "Chaperone" (verb) means to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship, synonyms include accompany, attend, companion, company, convoy and escort.