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  1. 1. n. The state of being a companion or companions; the act of accompanying; fellowship; companionship; society; friendly intercourse. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A companion or companions. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. An assemblage or association of persons, either permanent or transient. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Guests or visitors, in distinction from the members of a family; as, to invite company to dine. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. Society, in general; people assembled for social intercourse. Source: opted
  6. 6. n. An association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India Company; an insurance company; a joint-stock company. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. Partners in a firm whose names are not mentioned in its style or title; -- often abbreviated in writing; as, Hottinguer & Co. Source: opted
  8. 8. n. A subdivision of a regiment of troops under the command of a captain, numbering in the United States (full strength) 100 men. Source: opted
  9. 9. n. The crew of a ship, including the officers; as, a whole ship's company. Source: opted
  10. 10. n. The body of actors employed in a theater or in the production of a play. Source: opted
  11. 11. v. t. To accompany or go with; to be companion to. Source: opted
  12. 12. v. i. To associate. Source: opted
  13. 13. v. i. To be a gay companion. Source: opted
  14. 14. v. i. To have sexual commerce. Source: opted

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