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partner
[pahrt-ner]
noun
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor; sharer; associate.
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.
Nautical., partners, 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
/ ˈpɑːtnə /
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)
Other Word Forms
- partnerless adjective
- nonpartner noun
- underpartner noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of partner1
Example Sentences
The firm even partnered with rapper Drake in 2021, using its reforestation program to offset the artist’s estimated climate impact.
She still lives in the home with her new partner.
She said: "My partner is already refusing to use hot water. We're just trying to be as wrapped up as possible to limit the use of the heating."
Caracas also closed its embassy in Australia while opening new outposts in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, which it called "strategic partners in the fight" against "hegemonic pressures".
“In Carolwood, Indian Motorcycle has a partner that believes in building on the business’s current momentum and supporting its next stage of success.”
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