English Synonym Finder

chaperone

Definitions

An older person, especially a woman, who accompanies and looks after a younger person or group of young people.

A person who accompanies someone to a social event to ensure proper behavior.

To accompany and supervise a younger person or group.

Examples

The teacher agreed to chaperone the students during their field trip to the museum.

My older brother had to chaperone me on my first date to the movies.

Synonyms

escort guide companion guardian attendant protector convoy

Antonyms

abandon desert forsake leave neglect ignore stranger