Consort (Verb)
Meaning 1
Go together; "The colors don't harmonize"; "Their ideas concorded".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The fashion designer chose hues that consort well with the modern style of the clothing line.
- The restaurant's chef carefully selected ingredients that consort with each other to bring out unique flavors.
- Despite their differences, the politicians' views consort surprisingly well on the pressing issue.
- Her bright smile often consort with her elegant outfit to create an impressive image.
- The artist struggled to create a color palette that would consort with the vibrant tone of the cityscape.
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Meaning 2
Keep company; "the heifers run with the bulls to produce offspring".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- Wild geese often consort with domesticated ones when they're not migrating with their flocks.
- Some species of warblers consort with other birds during the winter months, especially when foraging for food.
- The heifers will start to consort with the bulls around springtime, which usually results in successful breeding.
- Chickens of different breeds will often consort with one another when they're raised together in a free-range setting.
- Some animal researchers notice that male peacocks tend to consort more with female peacocks that have younger offspring, possibly as an attempt at strengthening their potential genetic lineage.
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Meaning 3
Keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people"; "She affiliates with her colleagues".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She consorts with people from all walks of life, learning about their cultures and traditions.
- He is often seen consorting with known troublemakers in the neighborhood.
- The artists consort with musicians, designers, and writers to inspire their work.
- They consort with fellow activists to plan their next move.
- She consorts with friends from work to unwind after a long week.