companionship

noun com·pan·ion·ship \ kəm-ˈpan-yən-ˌship \

|Updated on: 11 Jun 2018

Examples: companionship in a Sentence

Definition of companionship

: the fellowship existing among companions : company

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Examples of companionship in a Sentence

the widow's pet cats provided her with her only companionship

Recent Examples of companionship from the Web

Reserved and watchful himself, Rhodes provided just the level of low-key, efficient companionship that his boss needed.

— george packer, The New Yorker, "Witnessing the Obama Presidency, from Start to Finish," 5 June 2018
According to shelter officials, OJ depends on Dozer to get around and for companionship.

— natalie dreier, ajc, "Blind dog, his pit bull guide get ‘furever’ home," 4 June 2018
This snuggly little boy loves human companionship, appreciates a good tummy tickle and even enjoys giving his humans gentle little kisses on the hand.

— laura bruck, cleveland.com, "Sunny is ready to begin life anew," 5 Feb. 2018
Bless them in their work and in their companionship; awake and asleep, in joy and in sorrow, in life and in death.

— cnn staff, CNN, "Full order of service for the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle," 18 May 2018
In some ways, this is becoming a reality with the development of new technologies that provide child-care and companionship such as Amazon’s Alexa, the voice of the Echo and Echo Dot Kids Edition.

— Philly.com, "Should families be concerned about using the Echo Dot for kids?," 3 May 2018
The group dropped the suit last year, saying that their action resulted in acquiring companionship for Lucky.

— vincent t. davis, San Antonio Express-News, "Elephants at Zoo receive enrichment project from UTSA Honors College students," 10 Apr. 2018
The family wishes to thank her wonderful caregivers who provided Mimi with love, support and companionship these last two years and would also like to thank ?

— Sun-Sentinel.com, "Deaths in South Florida: 2/21," 21 Feb. 2018
The franchises offer home care, companionship, and home maintenance at an hourly rate.

— erin arvedlund, Philly.com, "Are you 60 or older in NE Philly? Join a free retirement community, and stay in your home," 10 May 2018

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