keep company

/kip ˌkʌmp(ə)ni/
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Other forms: keeping company; kept company; keeps company

Definitions of keep company
  1. verb
    be a companion to somebody
    synonyms: accompany, companion, company
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    type of:
    affiliate, associate, assort, consort
    keep company with; hang out with
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