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On even the worst days, when nothing was working at the lab, I knew that at home I would find warmth, peace, companionship, and encouragement. As a consequence, the next day would surely be better.
James Cronin

Meaning of "companionship" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMPANIONSHIP

companionship  [kəmˈpænjənˌʃɪp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMPANIONSHIP

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Companionship is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMPANIONSHIP MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Interpersonal relationship

An interpersonal relationship is a strong, deep, or close association or acquaintance between two or more people that may range in duration from brief to enduring. This association may be based on inference, love, solidarity, regular business interactions, or some other type of social commitment. Interpersonal relationships are formed in the context of social, cultural and other influences. The context can vary from family or kinship relations, friendship, marriage, relations with associates, work, clubs, neighborhoods, and places of worship. They may be regulated by law, custom, or mutual agreement, and are the basis of social groups and society as a whole.

Definition of companionship in the English dictionary

The definition of companionship in the dictionary is the relationship of friends or companions; fellowship.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMPANIONSHIP


aldermanship
ˈɔːldəmənˌʃɪp
batsmanship
ˈbætsmənˌʃɪp
bondmanship
ˈbɒndmənˌʃɪp
brinkmanship
ˈbrɪŋkmənˌʃɪp
catechumenship
ˌkætɪˈkjuːmənˌʃɪp
championship
ˈtʃæmpɪənˌʃɪp
chapmanship
ˈtʃæpmənˌʃɪp
chieftainship
ˈtʃiːftənˌʃɪp
citizenship
ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp
co-chairmanship
kəʊˈtʃɛəmənˌʃɪp
cousinship
ˈkʌzənˌʃɪp
foremanship
ˈfɔːmənˌʃɪp
gamesmanship
ˈɡeɪmzmənˌʃɪp
grantsmanship
ˈɡrɑːntsmənˌʃɪp
hetmanship
ˈhɛtmənˌʃɪp
horsemanship
ˈhɔːsmənˌʃɪp
huntsmanship
ˈhʌntsmənˌʃɪp
matronship
ˈmeɪtrənˌʃɪp
sextonship
ˈsɛkstənˌʃɪp
watermanship
ˈwɔːtəmənˌʃɪp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMPANIONSHIP

companiable
companied
companies
Companies Act
companion
companion animal
companion hatch
companion ladder
companion piece
companion set
companion volume
companionability
companionable
companionableness
companionably
companionate
companionhood
companionless
companionway
company

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMPANIONSHIP

bipartisanship
chairmanship
craftsmanship
externship
guardianship
gunship
internship
kinship
leadership
league championship
love-hate relationship
marksmanship
musicianship
relationship
showmanship
sportsmanship
swordsmanship
township
working relationship
workmanship
world championship

Synonyms and antonyms of companionship in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COMPANIONSHIP»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «companionship» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of companionship

Translation of «companionship» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMPANIONSHIP

Find out the translation of companionship to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of companionship from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «companionship» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

陪伴
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

compañerismo
570 millions of speakers

English

companionship
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साहचर्य
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرفقة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

общение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

companhia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাহচর্য্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

camaraderie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Persahabatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gesellschaft
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

友達づきあい
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Companionship
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tình bạn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தோழமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मैत्री
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

arkadaşlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

compagnia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

koleżeństwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спілкування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

companie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συντροφικότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kameraadskap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kamratskap
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kameratskap
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of companionship

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPANIONSHIP»

The term «companionship» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.146 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMPANIONSHIP» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «companionship» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «companionship» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about companionship

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10 QUOTES WITH «COMPANIONSHIP»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word companionship.
1
David A. Bednar
Obedience opens the door to the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. And the spiritual gifts and abilities activated by the power of the Holy Ghost enable us to avoid deception - and to see, to feel, to know, to understand, and to remember things as they really are.
2
David A. Bednar
Revelation is communication from God to His children on the earth and one of the great blessings associated with the gift and constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.
3
Octavia Butler
Religion kept some of my relatives alive, because it was all they had. If they hadn't had some hope of heaven, some companionship in Jesus, they probably would have committed suicide, their lives were so hellish.
4
Alex Campbell
The reason why I take my life is because I want to go to my wife and boy. My usefulness in this world is at an end. I can not be satisfied in any business and can not be without their companionship.
5
Anna Chancellor
I find running life quite hard, and I like sharing that. Obviously, the companionship, being loved and loving, is fantastic. But I don't feel that I couldn't live without a boyfriend or lover or husband.
6
James Cronin
On even the worst days, when nothing was working at the lab, I knew that at home I would find warmth, peace, companionship, and encouragement. As a consequence, the next day would surely be better.
7
Russell Crowe
Meg Ryan is a beautiful and courageous woman. I grieve the loss of her companionship but I've not lost the friendship. We talk all the time and that was what our connection was about. She has a wonderful mind and we just like a chat.
8
Neil Diamond
When I need my wife or when I need companionship or someone to talk to, I need it, like, now. So my wife will have to give up whatever she's doing at that moment to tend to my needs. And, in the same way, I would tend to hers. That's not such an easy thing to do.
9
Charles Duhigg
Older Americans are perfect telemarketing customers, analysts say, because they are often at home, rely on delivery services, and are lonely for the companionship that telephone callers provide.
10
Amelia Earhart
The more one does and sees and feels, the more one is able to do, and the more genuine may be one's appreciation of fundamental things like home, and love, and understanding companionship.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMPANIONSHIP»

Discover the use of companionship in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to companionship and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Between Pets and People: The Importance of Animal Companionship
This revised edition of Between Pets and People, with additional data and case studies and expanded references - including a listing of Internet resources - and a foreword by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas, analyzes the surprisingly complex ...
Alan M. Beck, Aaron Honori Katcher, 1996
2
Cavell, Companionship, and Christian Theology
In this groundbreaking study, Peter Dula turns instead to the work of philosopher Stanley Cavell, examining the ways in which Cavell's understanding of companionship contributes to the debate over church and community.
Peter Dula, 2010
3
Companionship in Grief: Love and Loss in the Memoirs of C.S. ...
An insightful analysis of how five prominent writers coped with the death of a beloved spouse
Jeffrey Berman, Clive Staples Lewis, John Bayley, 2010
4
The Companionship of Books: Essays in Honor of Laurence Berns
This volume is a collection of essays by various contributors in honor of the late Laurence Berns, Richard Hammond Elliot Tutor Emeritus at St. John's College, Annapolis.
Alan Udoff, Sharon Jo Portnoff, Martin David Yaffe, 2011
5
Perfect Companionship: Ellen Glasgow's Selected ...
"Covering more than sixty years, Perfect Companionship collects some 250 letters to and from Glasgow, many published here for the first time. The correspondents include Glasgow's family members, as well as prominent Richmonders.
Pamela R. Matthews, 2005
6
Best Friend Basics Preparing for Years of Companionship
A brief guide to choosing and training your dog or puppy. This is an ideal book to use as a manual for all new dogs and puppies. Great for rescue pet adoptions and questions to ask before adoption.
S. A. McCracken, 2007
7
Beyond Companionship: Christians in Marriage
Diana and David Garland bring to this book special insights from their respective fields - social work and biblical studies - and the experience gained from being married to each other.
Diana Garland, David E. Garland, 2003
8
Beyond Companionship: Dogs with a Purpose
Describes and profiles service dogs that have been trained to help people with physical disabilities, therapy dogs, dogs that find lost children and dogs that assist transit police.
Mary-Ellen Siegel, 2008
9
Celebrated Pets: Endearing Tales of Companionship and Loyalty
Cheryl MacDonald also shares the story of the original Winnie the Pooh, describes the eventful life and the tragic end of Jumbo the elephant and looks at the "valiant but voiceless" dogs and horses employed in police work.
Cheryl MacDonald, 2011
10
Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul: Stories of Canine ...
The crafty beagle-mix with the munchies who helps himself from the refrigerator And many more unforgettable canine characters From exciting and entertaining accounts of courage and humor to heartwarming tales of healing and learning, each ...
Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Marty Becker, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMPANIONSHIP»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term companionship is used in the context of the following news items.
1
For people on the street, pets provide companionship and protection
Homelessness is an ongoing issue around the world. In the U.S. it is estimated that 3.5 million people are homeless. The number of homeless ... «The Bark, Jul 15»
2
'Boulevard' Review: Robin Williams' Final Dramatic Performance …
... down to the part of town where young men and women lean against the cars that stop in their neighborhood to negotiate companionship. «TheWrap, Jul 15»
3
Why small talk is so excruciating
Malinowski was wrong — small talk is not just important for those seeking companionship (or avoiding silence). It's also important in a whole ... «Vox, Jul 15»
4
An archipelago nation that will one day resemble an indestructible …
But fear not – if you'd like to find companionship or love, sign up here to view profiles of the kind of erudite, sociable and friendly folk who would ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Lawyer: Killer Escapee Gave Tillie Pills to "Incapacitate" Her Husband
... supervisor Joyce “Tillie” Mitchell more than just companionship and a beautiful painting: he also gave her pills to “incapacitate” her husband, ... «Gawker, Jul 15»
6
Horseshoes are a very different kind of pitch
Like many pitchers, Schrader said the competition along with the companionship is what drew him to the niche sport. “It's really the only thing ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
7
"Bachelorette" Drama King Shawn Calls Nick Out for Being Cocky
What's important is that Ben, the only actual viable choice for romantic companionship, is still here! He won't win but it's nice to know that Kaitlyn ... «Cosmopolitan.com, Jul 15»
8
Documentary Packed in a Trunk Unveils Edith Lake Wilkinson's Lost …
Wilkinson lived for years in ostensibly queer companionship with a woman named Fannie Wilkinson, and there is some speculation that her ... «Jezebel, Jul 15»
9
Don't just be consistent: Be relevant
We're emotional creatures -- not looking for consistent, rational connections, but rather for ever-new experiences of companionship. A laugh. «iMedia Connection, Jul 15»
10
Hospice of Davidson County offers training for volunteers
Patient-family volunteers receive specialized training, enabling them to provide companionship and caregiver support to those experiencing a ... «Lexington Dispatch, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Companionship [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/companionship>. Apr 2024 ».
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