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partner
[ pahrt-ner ]
noun
- a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
Synonyms: , ,
- Law.
- a person associated with another or others as a principal or a contributor of capital in a business or a joint venture, usually sharing its risks and profits.
- a spouse; a husband or a wife.
- the person with whom one cohabits in a romantic relationship:
I'd like you to meet my partner, Sarah.
- either of two people who dance together:
my favorite partner in the waltz.
- a player on the same side or team as another:
My tennis partner was an excellent player.
- partners, Nautical. a framework of timber round a hole in a ship's deck, to support a mast, capstan, pump, etc.
verb (used with object)
- to associate as a partner or partners with.
- to serve as the partner of.
partner
/ ˈɑːٲə /
noun
- an ally or companion
a partner in crime
- a member of a partnership
- one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a game
my bridge partner
- either member of a couple in a relationship
verb
- to be or cause to be a partner (of)
Derived Forms
- ˈ貹ٲԱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- 貹n· adjective
- ԴDz·貹n noun
- ܲd·貹n noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of partner1
Example Sentences
In chimpanzees, young males and close social partners consoled the most.
Why not partner with people who are there all the time?
He also suggested Gordon should "double the dose" and said he also wanted Mr Simpson's partner to be blinded in the same attack.
But Shari Redstone, controlling shareholder of Paramount Global, and the Skydance partners want to clear the legal obstacle to close their deal, even if it means a settlement.
Trump during the early innings of his second presidency followed through on various campaign pledges, introducing new tariffs and dialing up the rhetoric against China and other U.S. trading partners.
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