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Meaning of keep someone company | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To remain with or accompany someone, especially to make them feel more comfortable with a certain situation.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch Gesellschaft leisten
Español acompañar a hacerle compaña a
Suomi pitää seuraa
Français tenir compagnie
Italiano fare compagnia tenere compagnia
Nederlands gezelschap houden
Português fazer companhia
Русский поддержа́ть компа́нию подде́рживать компа́нию
Svenska hålla någon sällskap

Examples

“I'm a bit nervous. Could you keep⟳ me company while I wait⟳ for my blind date⟳ to arrive⟳?”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

keep someone guessing keep someone honest keep someone in the loop keep someone occupied keep someone on ice keep someone on their toes

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