CEFR B2

usher

verb, noun

Meaning

To usher someone means to guide or show them where to go; an usher is a person who helps people find seats or enter a place.

Examples

The host ushered us into the meeting room.
An usher checked our tickets at the theater.

Synonyms: guide, lead, show in

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usher (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʌʃər/

Definition

To usher someone means to guide or show them where to go; an usher is a person who helps people find seats or enter a place.

Examples

The host ushered us into the meeting room.
An usher checked our tickets at the theater.

How to Use usher

usher in (phrasal verb): to mark the beginning of a period or change — "The discovery ushered in a new era."
usher someone into (verb phrase): to guide someone into a place — "She ushered the guests into the hall."

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