CONSORTS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Consort

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (denoting a companion or colleague): via French from Latin consors ‘sharing, partner’, from con- ‘together with’ + sors, sort- ‘lot, destiny’. The verb senses are probably influenced by similar senses (now obsolete) of the verb sort

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkɒnsɔːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch

Short Definition:

spouse of reigning monarch

Examples:
  • Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert
Definition:

a ship sailing in company with another.

Short Definition:

ship sailing with another

Word: Consort

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kənˈsɔːt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

habitually associate with (someone), typically with the disapproval of others

Short Definition:

habitually associate with

Examples:
  • you chose to consort with the enemy

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