Partnered
ˈpɑːrtnərd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo associate or join with another or others in an activity, especially for business or mutual benefit.
ˈpɑːrtnərd
To join with another person or organization in an activity.
The company partnered with a local charity to provide food to the homeless.
💡 Simply: Imagine you and your friend decide to work together on a science project. That means you've *partnered*! You're combining your skills to achieve a goal. Think of Batman and Robin, they partnered to save Gotham.
👶 For kids: When two people or groups work together, like when you play a game with a friend!
More Examples
They decided to partnered on a project that would benefit the community.
The two researchers partnered to publish a groundbreaking study.
How It's Used
"The two companies partnered to develop a new technology."
"They partnered in a dance competition."
To pair up with another person in a dance or similar activity, or be a romantic partner to.
ˈpɑːrtnərd
To be in a romantic or intimate relationship with someone.
They partnered for the first dance.
💡 Simply: When you're in a relationship with someone, you can say you're partnered. It means you are together with someone special. Like, a couple who decided to share their lives.
👶 For kids: When you and someone else are going steady or are a couple.
More Examples
She has partnered with a successful businessman.
I have partnered with my co-worker on the project.
How It's Used
"They partnered at the wedding."
From Middle English *partenere*, from Old French *partenier*, from *part* (“part”) + *-enier* (suffix denoting a person; compare -eer).
The word has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to sharing or dividing into parts, later evolving to collaboration.
Memory tip
Think of two people holding hands as partners, working together.