emceed
Worked the mic
Emceed is the past tense of emcee, meaning to act as master of ceremonies—introducing performers, keeping an event moving, and engaging the audience.
The verb comes from pronouncing the initials M.C.: She emceed the awards show last night.
He's emceed dozens of weddings.
Event's lead announcer
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
- presenterOne who delivers content
- hostOne receiving guests
announcer · compere · chairperson · convener · coordinator · presider · toastmaster · ringmaster
Playful, teasing exchange
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- improvUnscripted comedic performance
stage · comedian · wit · comic timing · punchline · heckler · warm-up · ad-lib
Made formally acquainted
- presentedFormally gave or showed
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- proclaimedDeclared in public
- declaredStated with authority
publicized · communicated · conveyed · reported · stated · called out · segued · cued
master of ceremonies
Event's lead announcer
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- facilitatorNeutral process guide
- presenterOne who delivers content
host · announcer · compere · chairperson · convener · coordinator · presider · toastmaster · ringmaster · guide
banter
Playful, teasing exchange
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- audienceGathered viewers collectively
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
improv · stage · comedian · wit · comic timing · punchline · heckler · warm-up · ad-lib · repartee
introduced
Made formally acquainted
- presentedFormally gave or showed
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- proclaimedDeclared in public
declared · publicized · communicated · conveyed · reported · stated · called out · segued · cued · transitioned