companionship
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2.9
- noun
- /kəmˈpæn.jən.ʃɪp/
:
compañía
- The elderly man cherished the companionship of his dog during long evenings.
- provide companionship
- enjoy companionship
- love and companionship
They're looking for companionship and and catharsis.
- They're looking for companionship and and catharsis.
- And of course, as we get older, the healthy companionship wins over everything.
- But in terms of men wanting companionship, everybody wants love.
- Of course it is, But we undervalue companionship now, Blueprint says.
- And that for the average man, finding companionship is very difficult.
- If we were programmed to seek out companionship and community and love.
- And primarily it's, you know, the things we want out of life, food, sex, companionship, power.
- What I really want is, well, IIA, friendship, companionship, you know, someone to watch a movie with.
- I am not worthy of love or compassion or care or companionship as I am.
- There's a very good chance that you either wanted companionship, right?
- You just went on Craigslist looking for someone for some companionship in the men seeking men section.
- And she sees how much harder her life was for not having had that companionship in her life.
- Have conversations with her so she can feel that companionship with you.
- Oh man, here's a relatable one about pet companionship.
- So this romantic age is where you see companionship rise.
- And So what people might actually want is emotional connection or companionship.
- This, this to me is perfect canine companionship.
- God created marriage for companionship, procreation, and redemption to be made holy.
Examples
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Over time, dogs have provided people with companionship, love, and protection.
Academic text (2001) -
And of course, as we get older, the healthy companionship wins over everything.
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And that for the average man, finding companionship is very difficult.
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There is something to be said about you know, that companionship, that person that you want to be around.
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I just would like some companionship.
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Companionship is rare these days.
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First, the family had a chance to construct companionship by spending time together.
Academic text (2015) -
This is the best way to live of comfort, companionship, love, affection.
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A widower like me needs to get out and find some feminine companionship once in a while.
Fiction book (1992) -
The ideal marriage was to be a lifetime of companionship and satisfying intimacy.
Academic text (1994)
Synonyms
803
1.0
Having other people with you, for example friends or guests
282
1.4
Being with other people you enjoy
31
2.0
Being with people who are nice and fun to talk to
31
4.4
A feeling of friendship and support among people
26
2.8
A warm emotional relationship between people who trust each other
22
3.4
A feeling of closeness and support between people
3
4.9
A feeling of friendship and trust among people who spend a lot of time together
1
7.8
A strong friendship and trust that makes people help each other
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Etymology
The word companionship comes from companion, which comes from the Latin parts com- 'with' and panis 'bread', so a companion was originally someone you 'share bread with'. That is why companionship is the warm, pleasant feeling of being with someone and having their company.