consort
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈsɔːrt/
KK: /kənˈsɔrt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To associate or keep company with someone, often in a way that may be disapproved of by others.
Example
He tends to consort with people who have a bad reputation.
Tense Forms
Past: consorted
Past Participle: consorted
Conversation
I heard you consort with some interesting people lately.
Yeah, it's been fun meeting new friends from different backgrounds.
It's cool how you can consort with such diverse groups.
Definitely! It broadens my perspective on things.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
associate
concur
collude
Antonyms
disagree
dissociate
oppose
noun
Definition
A partner or companion, often used to refer to a spouse, especially of a king or queen. It can also mean a group of people or things that are associated together.
Example
The queen was accompanied by her consort during the ceremony.
Conversation
Did you see that royal wedding on TV last night?
Yeah, it was beautiful! The bride's consort looked so dapper.
I know, right? It’s nice to see them so happy together.
transitive verb
Definition
To join or associate with someone, often in a close or intimate way.
Example
They decided to consort with the local artists to promote their work.
Tense Forms
Past: consorted
Past Participle: consorted
Conversation
I heard you're planning to consort with the new club members this weekend.
Yeah, I'm excited to meet new people and make some friends!
That's great! I think it's important to consort with others to expand your network.
Root Explanation
Consort → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "sors" (from Latin "sors", meaning lot or fate). The word refers to people who are together by fate or in a partnership.
Memory Tip
Think of people being 'together' ('con-') by 'fate' ('sors') — that's why consort means a partner or companion.
Visually Confused Words
conusor
contort
conor
coresort