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companion

1 of 2noun
/kəmˈpænjən/
Forms:companions
1

someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association

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  • She has been his loyal companion for many years.
  • A dog can be a faithful companion.
  • He considered his mentor a trusted companion.
  • Friends often become lifelong companions.
  • They were inseparable companions throughout college.
2

someone who travels with another person, often for mutual support or enjoyment

  • The tourist had a local companion to guide her through the city.
  • She found a reading companion for the journey.
  • The explorer's companion carried essential supplies.
  • They relied on a companion to navigate the unfamiliar terrain.
  • The cruise offered a program pairing travelers with a social companion.
3

a person employed to live with, assist, or provide social company to another

  • The elderly woman hired a companion to help with daily chores.
  • A personal companion attended the social events.
  • The patient required a companion to assist during recovery.
  • She acted as a companion for the visiting dignitary.
  • The young professional worked as a companion for the family.