companies

Noun

• an institution created to conduct business
  • "he only invests in large well-established companies"
• small military unit; usually two or three platoons
• the state of being with someone
• organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
• a social or business visitor
• a social gathering of guests or companions
• a band of people associated temporarily in some activity
• crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship
• a unit of firefighters including their equipment
• plural of company
• plural of companie

Verb

• be a companion to somebody
• third-person singular simple present indicative of company

Synonyms

accompany, caller, companion, companionship, company, fellowship, keep company, party, ship's company, society, troupe