consort
Definitions
The husband or wife of a reigning monarch.
（君主的）配偶
To associate with or keep company with someone (often disapprovingly).
结交，与…为伍（常含贬义）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + sors (lot, fate) = those who share one and the same lot. A monarch's consort is the person who shares the ruler's fate, i.e. their spouse. To consort with someone is to 'throw in your lot' with them — to keep their company.
Root sort still carries 6 more wordsUsage Guide
- Stress shift: CON-sort (noun, royal spouse) vs con-SORT (verb, associate with).
- The verb almost always carries disapproval: you consort with criminals, enemies, or the wrong crowd — rarely with friends.
- The noun is largely formal/royal: prince consort, queen consort, royal consort.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Prince Philip served as the queen's consort for decades.
- 2.
He was warned not to consort with known criminals.
- 3.
The actress was rumored to consort with powerful politicians.