Companied: meaning, definitions and examples
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companied
[ kəmˈpæn.id ]
past tense
Companied is the past tense of the verb 'companion,' meaning to accompany or to have been with someone as a companion. The term is often used in contexts where one person was with another, providing support or company, but is not commonly used in modern English.
Synonyms
accompanied, attended, joined.
Examples of usage
- She was companied by her best friend during the trip.
- The explorer was companied by his loyal dog.
- He was always companied by laughter at his gatherings.
Translations
Translations of the word "companied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acompanhar
🇮🇳 साथ दिया
🇩🇪 begleitet
🇮🇩 ditemani
🇺🇦 супроводжений
🇵🇱 towarzyszony
🇯🇵 伴った
🇫🇷 accompagné
🇪🇸 acompañado
🇹🇷 eşlik eden
🇰🇷 동반된
🇸🇦 مرافق
🇨🇿 doprovázen
🇸🇰 sprievodca
🇨🇳 陪伴
🇸🇮 pridružen
🇮🇸 fylgdi
🇰🇿 қосылған
🇬🇪 მოყვარე
🇦🇿 yoldaşlıq edilmiş
🇲🇽 acompañado
Etymology
The word 'companied' derives from the Middle English 'companionen,' which in turn comes from the Latin 'companio' (meaning 'one who eats bread with another'), a compound of 'com-' (together) and 'panis' (bread). Its roots trace back to the idea of companionship in the act of sharing food, signifying a bond or connection established through togetherness. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass broader social interactions, emphasizing presence and support. Although the term 'companied' is less frequently used in contemporary language, the base word 'companion' remains popular, denoting a friend or partner.