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Plural for a wife, husband, or companion, in particular the spouse of a reigning monarch
“To think that the absence of the monarch and her consort would mean so much less attention at the Guildhall is ridiculous.”
Plural for a unit, grouping or configuration of people or things
“He took an army of five hundred thousand men, accompanied by a large consort of camp followers.”
Plural for a large organized group of singers
“Entertainments arranged for tomorrow include a hunt in the morning after Mass, and a performance of the duke's consort of singers after supper.”
(general or benevolent) Plural for a ruler of a state or country
Plural for a person who accompanies for supervision or protection
Plural for an assistant to another person, especially to a superior or more important person
Plural for the female ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
To associate or keep company with
“Caillaux was said to consort with shady figures in business and journalism.”
To form a pleasing or harmonious relationship or combination with
“The photo was taken at Taunton Bus Station, whose buildings consort nicely with the 1930s brickwork at the back end of the town's cinema.”
To make secret plans, typically underhandedly and jointly with others
To accompany, especially to look after or supervise
To form into a group or groups
(of a person) To chaperon or escort
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