Consort
Consort verb - To come or be together as friends.
Usage example: at college she began consorting with drug users, eventually becoming an addict herself
Friend is a synonym for consort in person topic. In some cases you can use "Friend" instead the word "Consort" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like companion, associate, comrade.
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Both words in one sentence
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Mayoress or Lady Mayoress (if it's a Lord Mayor) applies to the designated female consort of the Mayor (not always a wife - a Mayor can appoint any family member or friend to do this role).
Source: She Is the King - When he seeks the help of his scientist friend Emil Hamilton who has previously always stood by his side, Emil instead refuses to help because he doesn't want to consort with someone who's a known fugitive.
Source: Et Tu, Brute? -
Love Dodecahedron: Vivian wrestles with her affection for Aiden and her growing appreciation for Gabriel; meanwhile, her childhood friend Rafe is in love with her, but willing to settle for the crazy and reckless Astrid, who has her sights on Gabriel so she can be the new alpha's consort.
Source: Literature / Blood And Chocolate
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