companionship
/kəm'pænjənʃip/
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Definition
Noun: The pleasant feeling of friendship and support that comes from being with another person or other people. It refers to the relationship between companions or friends, characterized by shared time, activities, and mutual enjoyment.
Usage
"Companionship" is an uncountable noun. It describes the abstract quality or state of having a friendly companion. It is often used with verbs like "enjoy," "offer," "provide," "miss," or "value." It is a formal synonym for "company" in the sense of fellowship.
Examples
- After retiring, he found great companionship in his weekly book club.
- The dog provided her with loyal companionship during her recovery.
- She missed the simple companionship of having coffee with a friend.
- Their relationship was built more on mutual respect and companionship than on passion.
Advanced Usage
- "A companionship of...": While typically uncountable, it can occasionally be used in a more literary sense to refer to a specific group or instance of fellowship.
- He treasured the close companionship of his fellow soldiers during the war.
Variants and Related Words
- Companion (n): A person or animal with whom one spends time or travels.
- Companionable (adj): Friendly and pleasant to be with.
- We spent a companionable evening by the fire.
Synonyms
- Fellowship: Friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.
- Camaraderie: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
- Company: The state of having another person or people with you for friendship.
- Society: (Formal) The company of other people.
Idioms and Phrases
- To be in good/bad companionship: To be associated with good or bad friends or influences.
- Parents worry about their teenagers being in bad companionship.
Noun
- the state of being with someone
- he missed their company
- he enjoyed the society of his friends