Words For Relationships

noun the state of being a companion or the company of others

• The elderly often seek companionship to combat feelings of loneliness.
• Having a pet can provide great companionship for those living alone.
• My best friend is my go-to for companionship whenever I need it.
• In the world of literature, books can offer companionship to those seeking solace.

verb to agree with or conform to

preposition a preposition used to indicate agreement or compliance

• I happened to fall in with a group of scholars at the conference.
• I just fell in with a cool group of people at the party.
• I totally fell in with the popular crowd at school.
• She didn't mean to fall in with the wrong crowd, but it happened anyway.

noun an instance of a mismatched or unsuccessful alliance

• The marriage was considered a misalliance due to the significant age difference between the couple.
• Their relationship was a total misalliance from the start.
• I heard their engagement was a total misalliance, dude.
• The partnership between the two companies proved to be a misalliance, leading to financial losses for both parties.

noun a woman who is having a romantic relationship with a married man

• The mistress of the estate oversaw the daily operations of the property.
• He's been seeing his mistress behind his wife's back.
• She's his side chick, not his mistress.
• Time can be a cruel mistress, slipping away when we least expect it.

verb to begin or start a relationship with someone

preposition to associate or involve oneself with someone or something

• I must caution you to not take up with dubious characters.
• I wouldn't recommend taking up with that crowd.
• Don't take up with those sketchy folks.
• She decided to take up with a new hobby to fill her free time.

adjective showing an excessive or submissive fondness for one's wife

• He was often criticized for his uxorious behavior towards his wife, always putting her needs above his own.
• Everyone knew he was uxorious when he cancelled his golf game to take his wife shopping.
• His friends teased him for being so uxorious, calling him a 'whipped husband'.
• Her love for him was so strong, it was almost uxorious in nature, consuming her every thought and action.