companionship Definition
- 1the state of being with someone or something, especially when it provides a feeling of comfort or belonging
- 2a 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
- company
- camaraderie
- friendship
- society
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.
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.
