Achates
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9.9
- proper noun
- Archaic
- Everyone needs an Achates in their life—someone who stands by them no matter what.
Examples
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In times of trouble, a loyal friend like Achates can make all the difference.
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Achates was always there for Aeneas, proving to be a true Achates through all their struggles.
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The characters are Eol, Juno, Neptun, Venus, Aeneas, Achates, and choruses of Trojans and of Winds.
Academic text (2000)
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who supports and helps someone, group, or cause
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A person who always supports you and can be trusted
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7.6
A loyal and reliable person who supports a group
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2.8
A person or group that always supports another and can be trusted
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3.8
A reliable helper who stays with you during hard or dangerous times
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2.8
A person or animal who stays with and supports you in hard times
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3.2
A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times
A loyal friend or partner who always supports you
Antonyms
How Loyal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Achates came to mean a faithful friend because in a famous Roman story the man Achates stayed beside Aeneas through danger, so calling someone an Achates means they are a loyal companion.