companionship

[kuhm-pan-yuh n-ship]

companionship Definition

• 1. the state of being with someone or something, especially when it provides a feeling of comfort or belonging
• 2. a friendly and supportive relationship between people who spend time together

Using companionship: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "companionship" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She enjoyed the companionship of her dog.

• Example

  The elderly often seek companionship to avoid loneliness.

• Example

  He found companionship in his fellow hikers on the trail.

companionship Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for companionship

• fellowship
• friendship
• company
• society
• camaraderie

Antonyms for companionship

• loneliness
• solitude

Phrases with companionship

• keep someone company

  to stay with someone so that they are not alone

  Example

  I'll keep you company while you wait for the bus.

• in good company

  among people who are pleasant or admirable to be with

  Example

  She was in good company with the other artists at the gallery.

• enjoy someone's company

  to like spending time with someone

  Example

  I always enjoy your company.

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Summary: companionship in Brief

Companionship [kuhm-pan-yuh n-ship] refers to the state of being with someone or something that provides comfort or belonging. It also denotes a friendly and supportive relationship between people who spend time together. Examples include enjoying the companionship of a pet, seeking companionship to avoid loneliness, and finding companionship in fellow hikers. Phrases like 'keep someone company' and 'in good company' add to the richness of the term.