Partner ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Partner ( noun )

1. A person with whom one is associated in a partnership, especially in a business or romantic relationship.
2. A person who takes part in a particular activity or organization.
3. A person who is included in a study or research project.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french partener, from part "part" + -ener, suffix denoting an associate.

Examples:

1. He is my business partner.
2. She is my romantic partner.
3. The partner in the study was asked to fill out a survey.
4. The dance partner was declared the winner.
5. The research partner made valuable contributions.

(As a verb)

Partner ( verb )

1. A person with whom one is associated in a partnership, especially in a business or romantic relationship.
2. A person who takes part in a particular activity or organization.
3. A person who is included in a study or research project.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french partener, from part "part" + -ener, suffix denoting an associate.

Examples:

1. He is my business partner.
2. She is my romantic partner.
3. The partner in the study was asked to fill out a survey.
4. The dance partner was declared the winner.
5. The research partner made valuable contributions.