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companionship

kuhm-PAN-yuhn-shihp

Companionship (noun) means the feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship. Example: “After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship.”

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The feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship.
"After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship."
"The retreat offered a sense of companionship among strangers."

How to use companionship

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In plain EnglishThe comfort of having friendly company around you.

Common pairings
seek companionship offer companionship a sense of companionship

Word forms

companionships plural

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What does “companionship” mean?

The word “companionship” means the feeling or state of having friendly company; fellowship. In plain terms, the comfort of having friendly company around you.

How do you pronounce “companionship”?

“Companionship” is pronounced kuhm-PAN-yuhn-shihp (/kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “companionship” in a sentence?

Here is “companionship” used in a sentence: “After his wife passed away, he got a dog for companionship.”

What part of speech is “companionship”?

“Companionship” is a noun.

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