EMCEE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EMCEE?

Need another word that means the same as “emcee”? Find 27 synonyms for “emcee” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Emcee” are: compere, present, introduce, front, anchor, announce, preside, preside over, take charge, be in charge, be in charge of, be responsible, be responsible for, direct, head, head up, manage, oversee, superintend, supervise, conduct, run, lead, chair, take the chair, host, master of ceremonies

Emcee as a Noun

Definitions of "Emcee" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “emcee” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers.
• An MC at a club or party.
• A master of ceremonies.

Synonyms of "Emcee" as a noun (2 Words)

host	A person who acts as host at formal occasions makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers. Innsbruck once played host to the Winter Olympics.
master of ceremonies	An artist of consummate skill.

Usage Examples of "Emcee" as a noun

• A tuxedoed emcee strode to the middle of the stage.

Emcee as a Verb

Definitions of "Emcee" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “emcee” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Act as a master of ceremonies at (an entertainment or large social occasion.
• Act as a master of ceremonies.
• Perform as an MC.

Synonyms of "Emcee" as a verb (25 Words)

anchor	Moor a ship to the sea bottom with an anchor. Anchor the lamppost in concrete.
announce	Announce publicly or officially. The President s office announced that the siege would be lifted.
be in charge	Be identical or equivalent to.
be in charge of	Have an existence, be extant.
be responsible	Occupy a certain position or area.
be responsible for	Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
chair	Act as chairperson of or preside over an organization meeting or public event. She chaired the department for many years.
compere	Act as a master of ceremonies.
conduct	Transmit a form of energy such as heat or electricity by conduction. Bernstein conducted Mahler like no other conductor.
direct	Give directions to point somebody into a certain direction. The book is directed at the younger reader.
front	Provide something with a front or facing of a particular type or material. The fronting of au was completed a couple of generations ago.
head	Of a lettuce or cabbage form a head. These rivers head from a mountain range in the Himalayas.
head up	Be the first or leading member of (a group) and excel.
introduce	Put or introduce into something. Bills can be introduced in either House of Parliament.
lead	Lead as in the performance of a composition. Nothing that I have read about the case leads me to the conclusion that anything untoward happened.
manage	Be the manager of a sports team or a performer. The skills needed to manage a young dynamic team.
oversee	Supervise (a person or their work), especially in an official capacity. The Home Secretary oversees the police service.
present	Formally present a debutante a representative of a country etc. We presented the arguments to him.
preside	Act as president. The prime minister will preside at an emergency cabinet meeting.
preside over	Act as president.
run	Cover by running run a certain distance. The wait and see game continues until the government runs some ready cash.
superintend	Watch and direct. He superintended a land reclamation scheme.
supervise	Keep watch over (someone) in the interest of their or others’ security. Nurses were supervised by a consultant psychiatrist.
take charge	Ascertain or determine by measuring, computing or take a reading from a dial.
take the chair	Require as useful, just, or proper.

Usage Examples of "Emcee" as a verb

• I ran the contest while Alex emceed from the DJ booth.
• He was scheduled to emcee Sunday's award show.