consort

³con·sort

verb \kən-ˈsȯrt, kän-ˈ, ˈkän-ˌ\

Definition of CONSORT

transitive verb

1

: unite, associate

2

obsolete : escort

intransitive verb

1

: to keep company <consorting with criminals>

2

obsolete : to make harmony : play

3

: accord, harmonize <the illustrations consort admirably with the text — Times Literary Supplement>

Examples of CONSORT

1. <at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself>
2. <the restaurant's sophisticated menu consorts seamlessly with its sleek, modern ambience>

First Known Use of CONSORT

1588

Related to CONSORT

Synonyms: chum, company, consociate, associate, fraternize, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel

Antonyms: clash, collide, conflict

Related Words: affiliate, ally, attach, band, bond, club, collaborate, collude, confederate, conjoin, connect, cooperate, couple, gang, get along, get on, group, interrelate, join, knot, league, link, mingle, mix, rally, relate, side, socialize, team, tie, wed; befriend, friend

Near Antonyms: avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub; alienate, estrange; break up, disband, disperse, split (up); disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder

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