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partner

/ˈpɑɹt.nɚ/noun, verb2 syllables

Partner means: a person's partner in marriage.

Synonyms for partner7

noun, as in a person's partner in marriage

spouse, married person, mate, better half

noun, as in an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest

collaborator, cooperator, pardner

What does partner mean?5

noun

1

a person's partner in marriage

2

an associate in an activity or endeavor or sphere of common interest“the musician and the librettist were collaborators”

3

a person who is a member of a partnership

verb

1

provide with a partner

2

act as a partner“Astaire partnered Rogers”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Partner in a sentence

  • If your partner asked to marry you, what would you do?DJ_Saidez
  • In the long run, his attitude risks becoming heavy for his partner.Nuel
  • You are an active partner in your care, and the final decisions are yours.shekitten
  • Apart from a few faults, he is a trustworthy partner.unknown
  • My partner has the virus, but he has it under control with medication.rul
  • True love doesn't mean finding the perfect partner, but considering an imperfect one perfect.rul
  • When my romantic partner is menstruating, she needs dark chocolate.IronBeagle
  • I'm seeking a partner, not just a companion.Nuel

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of partner

as a noun

plural
partners

as a verb

past tense
partnered
present participle
partnering
third-person singular
partners
past participle
partnered