English dictionary
partner
/'p/A/rtn/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a person's partner in marriage
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an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest
ExamplesSexual partners.
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a person who is a member of a partnership
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One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. "<i>Partner</i> of his fortune." <i>Shak.</i> Hence: <sd><i>(a)</i></sd> A husband or a wife. <sd><i>(b)</i></sd> Either one of a couple who dance together. <sd><i>(c)</i></sd> One who shares as a member of a partnership in the management, or in the gains and losses, of a business.
Source: webster1913
verb
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provide with a partner
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act as a partner
ExamplesAstaire partnered Rogers.
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To associate, to join.
Source: webster1913