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companionship Definition

com·pan·ion·ship (-s̸hip′)

noun

the relationship of companions; fellowship

Etymology: companion + -ship

companionship Synonyms

companionship

n.

company, camaraderie, fellowship, rapport; see association 1, brotherhood 1, fellowship 1, friendship 1.

companionship Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • enjoy: They are places to enjoy the companionship of fellow passengers.
  • seek: Beth appears to be very self-contained as she rarely seeks the companionship of others.
  • miss: AND/OR * Someone retired and misses companionship from an animal but can't take on the full responsibilities of owning one?
  • provide: The Home Visiting Service provides companionship from volunteers visiting older people in their own homes.
  • want: Some people may just want companionship at the Adult Carer's home.
  • find: Rose Marie, burdened with her own tragedy, instead has found the only companionship she needs in her heartache.

Preposition: at

  • shop: All age groups, both men and women share experiences and companionship at the coffee shop.
  • time: Above all it provides companionship at a time of year which can be particularly hard.

Adjective modifier

  • constant: Mona She still has the constant companionship of Marjoline.
  • female: Now why would anybody imagine that men whose main interest is restoring vintage military bicycles would be short on female companionship?
  • human: In the country, you simply have to make do with what you've got, in terms of the human companionship.
  • close: Fifth, the Spirit is given to lead us into close companionship with others in Christ.
  • animal: He tried one of the oldest remedies for unhappy horses: animal companionship.
  • good: Thanks to Howard and Thaïs Armstrong for good companionship in the field.

Noun used with modifier

  • cat: A calmer, more settled nature is another advantage of senior cat companionship.

Preposition: of

  • dog: I quote, " The companionship of a dog can contribute to a person's general well-being.
  • man: Is not He who sought of old the companionship of man still desirous of renewing His Edenic walks with man?
  • people: So why is it that such animals seek out the companionship of people?
  • other: Beth appears to be very self-contained as she rarely seeks the companionship of others.

Preposition: for

  • people: Day Centers and Day Service Day Centers provide care and activities and companionship for older people with disabilities.