partner
∞
1.4
- noun
- /ˈpɑrtənər/
:
socio
- So you're finally ready to be partners.
- trading partner
- community partners
- managing partner
They're just work, work partners, associates and friends.
- They're just work, work partners, associates and friends.
- That's me and my comedy partner slash friend Nicole Conlan.
- So these are the local partners that we have had.
- So we did bring in partners and friends who gave a hand.
- The other one is why would people or partners see this program as bad?
- We don't wonder who their partner is or how they voted no.
Examples
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When living in Maryland, the authors became teaching colleagues and writing partners at a state university.
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Our friends and partners at Anchor have you covered.
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That you become an essential partner in their company.
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And that is such a powerful partner to have.
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Do you have a partner in your expertise?
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As your former managing partner, they figured that I knew you better than anyone else professionally speaking.
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Nor are librarians thought to be instrumental partners in the literacy process.
Academic text (2011) -
For these participants, it was imperative that each partner be prepared for differences in grieving styles.
Academic text (2011) -
She collaborates with her business partner to develop new strategies.
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The charity organization is seeking a partner to help fund their community programs.
Synonyms
47
4.8
A person who works with others on a project, especially in art or research
4
3.5
A person who works with others to do something for a shared purpose
4
3.9
A person or group who joins others to pay for things like events and bills
A person who shares a business and its profits and losses with other people
A person or group that helps pay for and organize an event
Antonyms
Compounds
13
6.0
A person who gives money to a business but does not help run it or show they are involved
4
3.9
A person you live with in a long-term romantic relationship but are not married to
- Formal
A duty of people in a business together to act honestly and protect each other's interests
How Involved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Partner comes from the old root part which means 'a share' or 'part'. So a business partner is someone who takes a 'part' in the company and shares the work, money, and responsibility.