01 n. The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.
pl.
Companies ((kŭm"pȧ*nĭz))
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The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse.“Evil company doth corrupt good manners.” — 1 Cor. xv. 33. (Rev. Ver.).“Brethren, farewell: your company along I will not wish.” — Milton.
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A companion or companions.“To thee and thy company I bid A hearty welcome.” — Shak.
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An assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient.“Thou shalt meet a company of prophets.” — 1 Sam. x. 5.
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Guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine.
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Society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse.“Nature has left every man a capacity of being agreeable, though not of shining in company.” — Swift.
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An association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company.
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Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co.
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A subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the United States (full strength) 100 men.(Mil.)
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The crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company.(Naut.)
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The body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play.
Phrases & compounds
Syn.
Assemblage; assembly; society; group; circle; crowd; troop; crew; gang; corporation; association; fraternity; guild; partnership; copartnery; union; club; party; gathering.