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consorts

/ˈkɒnsɔːts/ /kənˈsɔːts/

Meanings
noun
The spouse of a monarch.

Examples :

"Queen Elizabeth II ruled for decades, and her husband, Prince Philip, was one of the most well-known royal consorts in history. "
royal family person

Related Words

Illustration partnership

partnership noun

/ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/ /ˈpɑːtnərʃɪp/

The state of being associated with a partner.

"My sister and I have a strong partnership in our school project; we work well together. "

Illustration companion

companion noun

/kəmˈpænjən/

A friend, acquaintance, or partner; someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

"His dog has been his trusted companion for the last five years."

Illustration including

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

Illustration exhibitions

exhibitions noun

/ˌɛksəˈbɪʃənz/ /ˌɛɡzəˈbɪʃənz/

An instance of exhibiting, or something exhibited.

"The museum has many interesting art exhibitions this month. "

Illustration recommended

recommended verb

/ˌɹɛkəˈmɛndɪd/

To bestow commendation on; to represent favourably; to suggest, endorse or encourage as an appropriate choice.

"The board recommends Philips, given his ample experience in similar positions."

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration grandchildren

grandchildren noun

/ˈɡrændˌtʃɪldrən/ /ˈɡrænˌtʃɪldrən/

A child of someone's child.

"My daughter's children are my grandchildren, and I love spending time with them after school. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration accompanying

accompanying verb

/əˈkʌm.p(ə.)ni.ɪŋ/

To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

"Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage."

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration association

association noun

/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

The act of associating.

"The association of the students with the school's environmental club was evident in their increased recycling efforts. "