companion
1 of 2noun/kəmˈpænjən/
Forms:companions
1
someone or something that regularly keeps another company, providing friendship, support, or association
C1- 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.
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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.