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companionate

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com·pan·ion·ate  (km-pny-nt)
adj.
1. Having the qualities of a companion.
2. Harmonious; suitable.
com·panion·ate·ly adv.
companionate [kəmˈpænjənɪt]
adj
1. resembling, appropriate to, or acting as a companion
2. harmoniously suited
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Adj.1.companionate - like a companion; "companionate marriage"; "a companionate dog"
friendly - characteristic of or befitting a friend; "friendly advice"; "a friendly neighborhood"; "the only friendly person here"; "a friendly host and hostess"
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