partner
[ pahrt-ner ]
/ ˈpɑrt nər /
noun
verb (used with object)
to associate as a partner or partners with.
to serve as the partner of.
Nearby words
partition line, partitive, partizan, partlet, partly, partner, partners, partners' desk, partnership, partnerships for peace, parton
Origin of partner
SYNONYMS FOR partner
Related forms
part·ner·less, adjectivenon·part·ner, nounun·der·part·ner, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for partners (1 of 2)
partners
/ (ˈpɑːtnəz) /
pl n
nautical a wooden construction around an opening in a deck, as to support a mast
British Dictionary definitions for partners (2 of 2)
partner
/ (ˈpɑːtnə) /
noun
an ally or companiona partner in crime
a member of a partnership
one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a gamemy bridge partner
either member of a couple in a relationship
verb
to be or cause to be a partner (of)
Derived Forms
partnerless, adjectiveWord Origin for partner
C14: variant (influenced by part) of parcener
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